Rapid Antiretroviral Treatment Initiation in Two Healthcare Organizations

This presentation will discuss the rapid antiretroviral treatment (ART) programs implemented at the University Health System in the San Antonio metropolitan area and the Baltimore City Health Department clinics, as well as preliminary results post-implementation, lessons learned, and plans for future quality improvement in both programs.

Learning Objectives

1. Know and understand the evidence and rationale for rapid start ART programs.
2. Learn the steps that two organizations took to implement a rapid start ART program.
3. Understand lessons learned by two organizations during implementation of a rapid start ART program.