Online training platform providing U.S. health care staff with evidence-based core competency training on HIV prevention, screening, diagnosis, and care.
Aging
In 2018, 46.1% of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) clients were aged 50 years and older. As with the overall RWHAP population, the majority of older Ryan White clients are from racial and ethnic minority populations and have lower incomes. In contrast, their retention in care and viral suppression rates are better than the overall rates for Ryan White clients. Care for older people can be challenging if they are being treated for multiple conditions. Older persons with HIV may need support to manage (and pay for) complicated treatment regimens.
Review the HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau Fact Sheet, Older Adult Clients: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, 2018 (January 2020).
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Guidelines and Manuals
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AETC National Coordinating Resource Center (NCRC), University of WashingtonMarch 2020
Webinars and Training
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HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB)July 2020
Webinars and other special events by HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau.
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Futures Without Violence, HRSAMay 2017
Website-based toolkit on ways for agencies to establish partnerships to address intimate partner violence (IPV). Focus is on partnerships among HRSA Health Centers and domestic violence and sexual assault (DV/SA) advocacy programs.
Tools and Job Aids
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ACE TA CenterAugust 2020
Explanation of Medicare for consumers as they contemplate enrollment. Explanation of the different parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D) and the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.
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ACE TA CenterOctober 2019
Overview of Medicare eligibility and coverage for RWHAP clients and other people with HIV.
Reports and Best Practices
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NASTADJuly 2017
Review of how RWHAP Part B and ADAPs can support access to medications and related services for the clients they serve who are aging and who experience co-morbidities.
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National Center for Innovation in HIV CareMay 2016
Exploration of the unique challenges that older adults living with HIV may face and five steps for health care providers and AIDS service providers to consider in addressing these challenges.
Websites
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AETC National Coordinating Resource Center (NCRC)May 2020
HIV clinical training resources for the AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETC) Program, funded by HRSA's Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
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Howard Brown Health CenterOctober 2012
Curriculum for nurses teaching cultural competency in the care of LGBT older adults.