Data systems and integration training and technical assistance (T/TA) to address needs related to how and where data are collected and stored as well as how data are linked or mapped across multiple systems. T/TA topics include, and are not limited to:
- Linking data from multiple sources (e.g. EHRs, RSR/ADR-Ready Systems, HIV surveillance)
- Enhancing data-related capacity and infrastructure
The resources on this page on will help you develop data integration processes, implement best practices, and understand lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid in data integration. Reach out to the DISQ Team for specialized assistance related to data integration.
Best Practices
- Center for Innovation and Engagement
- Center for Innovation and EngagementClinical Decision Support System (CDSS) that generates alerts in electronic medical records to notify HIV outpatient providers of suboptimal follow-up, virologic failure, and laboratory toxicity.
Resources
- Data Integration, Systems and Quality (DISQ) TeamSessions for RWHAP agencies to talk with their peers about technical challenges and solutions.
- SPNS HIV/STI Data LinkagesThis resource provides guidance and tools for the three phases of implementing a data linkage and integration project.
- Data Integration, Systems and Quality (DISQ) Team
Resources for users of Electronic Health Record systems commonly used to complete the RSR.
- Data Integration, Systems and Quality (DISQ) TeamOverview of the benefits and best practices in matching and sharing data across HRSA and CDC systems.
- Data Integration, Systems and Quality (DISQ) TeamOutline of a possible approach to matching and sharing data across the RWHAP and HIV surveillance programs at the local level.
Webinars
- Data Integration, Systems and Quality (DISQ) Team
Discussion of how to integrate CAREWare with Epic and other electronic health record systems.
Conference Presentations
HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau, Division of Policy and Data
Presenters:
2022 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment
Yale University School of Medicine
Presenters:
Anthony Eller, Kimberly Johnson, Elizabeth DiDomizio, Lynn Madden, Jennifer Olivia, Frederick Altice
2022 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment
TitleTwo States’ Journeys to integrate programs and utilize innovative approaches to improve data quality
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Presenters:
Weston Stokey, Jesse Thomas
2022 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment
Georgetown University
Presenters:
Ann Marie Stringer, Karalee Poschman, Ryan Neil, Rachel Wine
2022 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Presenters:
Jeremy Chow, Gwendolyn Martin, Piper Duarte
2022 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment