Population Health
The Population Health stream within Justice Health differs considerably to the functions of Public/Population Health Units within Area Health Services. As well as the usual public and population health functions, the Population Health Unit has responsibility for the delivery of specialised clinical services across the state. These services reflect those of specialist HIV, hepatitis, sexual health and harm minimisation services in the general community.
Clinical services encompass screening for and management of both blood-borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections, and the co-ordination of specialist Hepatitis and Immunology services. Clinical service provision also includes co-ordinating the management of clients who report sexual assault.
The Population Health Unit also provides services aligned with Public Health Units in the community and population-focused health improvement initiatives that are specific to the NSW correctional environment.
Across the state, a Public Health Network of designated nursing positions supports the provision of clinical services and acts as local resource for clinics regarding clinical issues.