Rapid ART is the administration of antiretroviral therapy as early as possible after an HIV diagnosis and, ideally, at the same clinic visit as the HIV diagnosis. Rapid ART is the standard of HIV treatment. Clinic processes to adopt rapid ART include development of protocols, staff training, development of teams that can facilitate delivery of rapid ART, and client education.
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Guidelines and Manuals
- Technical Assistance Provider Innovation Network (TAP-in)What HIV care providers can do to create a rapid ART program to get HIV clients on treatment the same day as a diagnosis.
Webinars and Training
- Technical Assistance Provider Innovation Network (TAP-in)
In 2021, the US public was introduced to a bi-monthly injectable form of PrEP, which stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. Taken in pill form and now also available as an injectable this medication reduces the chance of getting HIV from sex or injection drug use.
- Technical Assistance Provider Innovation Network (TAP-in)
No matter their HIV status, we know that people need similar health care as well as essential support services. These can include medical care, housing, transportation, and employment.
- Technical Assistance Provider Innovation Network (TAP-in)Recordings of the TAP-in webinars on topics critical to the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative.
Reports and Best Practices
- Center for Innovation and EngagementCollection of implementation guides on evidence-informed best practices in HIV care delivery.
Websites
- AETC National Coordinating Resource Center (NCRC)
HIV clinical training resources for HRSA's AIDS Education and Training Centers Program.