Rapid Start: Is the South Ready? A Conversation on How It Can Be Done
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
Timely antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, linkage, and retention in care are critical keys for the optimal outcomes in patients with HIV infection. Implementing an open access process for medical, mental, and intensive case management care gives patients the ability to better achieve medication adherence and viral load suppression.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
North Carolina's HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Unit, along with Western North Carolina Community Health Services and Carolina Family Health Center -- two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) -- has initiated a pilot rapid antiretroviral treatment (ART) program utilizing carryover funds and a streamlined HIV Medication Assistance Program application process. Preliminary data will be shared on the success of the pilot program.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This presentation will review findings and lessons learned after implementing a pilot rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation protocol into an existing federally qualified health center (FQHC) setting. Presenters will describe the processes used for rapid linkage, benefits eligibility assessment, and provider appointment with ART initiation.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The Multnomah County HIV Health Services Center will share best practices and lessons learned from its first year of planning and implementing a Rapid Start program aiming to get newly diagnosed people with HIV expedited access to antiretroviral treatment (ART). The workshop will include both qualitative and quantitative data results from this quality improvement project.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/17/2024
Data visualization tool for use by RWHAP agencies to make use of data in decision-making in order to improve outcomes along the HIV care continuum.
Explanation of COMPASS Dashboard data elements and how to filter information in order to focus on desired topics.
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying RWHAP client outcome data for viral suppression and retention in care (national, state, or metropolitan area data).
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying characteristics and demographics of the clients served by RWHAP.
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying standardized performance tools to support RWHAP jurisdictional comparisons and evaluation.
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying outcomes and client characteristics by age groups of RWHAP clients.
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying viral suppression or retention in care by race/ethnicity of RWHAP clients.
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying viral suppression and retention in care by housing status of RWHAP clients.
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying RWHAP client viral suppression and retention in care, by transmission category as well as variations among priority populations.
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying the percentage of RWHAP clients receiving core medical and support services.
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying demographic characteristics of RWHAP AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) clients.
COMPASS Dashboard notes and definitions.
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/12/2024
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/18/2024