Policy Statements

NACCHO's policy statements are adopted and/or ratified by the board of directors and are used in a variety of contexts, including development of NACCHO's legislative agenda, development of NACCHO's position on particular proposed laws or regulations, and communication of NACCHO's views to partners in public health advocacy and the public. 

The following policy statements were developed with active participation by NACCHO's HIV/STI Prevention Workgroup.

Comprehensive HIV Testing (updated May 2011)

Discrimination of HIV Infected Persons (updated October 2010)

Expedited Partner Therapy (updated September 2012)

Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections (updated November 2009)

Support for Comprehensive Sexual Health Promotion and Education (updated July 2010)

Supporting Epidemiology Capacity at the Local Level (updated October 2010)

Support for Minors' Access to Confidential Health Services (updated July 2010)

Support for the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors' The Blueprint: Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Through the Power of Prevention (updated March 2009)

Syringe Access Program to Curb Transmission of HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Other Bloodborne Infections (updated July 2010)

Use of the Internet and Other Technologies for STI/HIV Prevention and Intervention Activities (updated November 2011)

Click here to see a complete list of NACCHO's policy statements.