Linkage to Care Specialist (LTC-S) Project

Summary

The Linkage to Care Specialist (LTC-S) Project aims to improve timely linkage for patients newly diagnosed with HIV through client-centered, resiliency-based counseling, and support beginning immediately after a positive HIV test result.

Implementation Resources

Fact Sheet

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Intervention Outcomes

  • 94% of participants attended their first HIV medical visit within 3 months of diagnosis.
  • 92% of participants were successfully retained for a year following linkage to care.
  • Among individuals retained in care, 94% achieved viral suppression.

Cost Analysis

The LTC-S Project cost analysis is not currently available. However, you can use the CIE Cost Calculator to create an estimate of the cost of implementing the intervention at your organization.

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A client-centered, resiliency-based model to link newly diagnosed individuals to HIV care

Priority Population

Sexual and Gender Minorities

Setting

CBO, ASO

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Intervention Focus

Linkage and Retention

Study Period

2014-2015