Integrating Peers into Multidisciplinary Teams
Integrating Peers into Multidisciplinary Teams
August 2007
HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB)

Tools for use in a program whereby peer advocates work in a multidisciplinary team to engage people living with HIV/AIDS in care. Part I (Supervisor's Guide) and Part II (Peer Advocate Toolkit).
Part I: Supervisor's Guide. Sample policies and materials to help supervisors oversee a peer advocate program. Sections include:
- Policies and procedures.
- Job description and orientation.
- Performance appraisal.
- Confidentiality.
- Integrating peers Into teams.
Part II: Peer Advocate Toolkit. Tools for a peer advocate to use in working with a multidisciplinary team to engage people living with HIV/AIDS in care. Sections include:
- Enhanced patient outreach model.
- Referral and navigation.
- Patient education.
- Adherence support.
- Advocate for clients.
- Confidentiality and boundaries.