GOAL:

The goal of the accreditation process is to facilitate the identification of gaps and challenges at the individual and institutional level that may impair the rational introduction of antiretroviral therapy with a view to providing the support necessary for the attainment of minimum standards that ensure the provision of quality comprehensive antiretroviral therapy (ART) according to national guidelines.

OBJECTIVE:

The main objective of the accreditation process is to assess a sites readiness for the initiation and/or continuation of antiretroviral therapy.

ACCREDITATION OF SITES:

Accreditation of sites shall be done prior to the initiation of Accreditation of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). An accredited site shall be re-evaluated every 2 years in order to continue service provision.

GUIDELINES FOR ART SITES:

• MCZ Accreditation Guidelines December 2006
• MCZ Guidelines on Ethical issues surrounding HIV 2005

• Paediatric Guidelines
• The National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Policy
• National Guidelines on Management and Care for HIV/AIDS 2004
• Nutrition Zambia Guidelines November 2004
• Counselling and Testing Guidelines March 2006