CQII Eliminating Disparities Due to Substance Use Issues - Core Interventions
Resource updated 09/14/2023
Resource updated 09/14/2023
Utilization of a peer support specialist to increase routine bacterial sexually transmitted infection screening, testing, and treatment in an urban clinic and related patient care outcomes.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
BPHC and HIV service agencies in the Boston EMA quickly adapted during the pandemic by shifting to telehealth, streamlining and enhancing processes, and expanding services to accommodate changing client needs. These changes have led to valuable lessons learned to reduce barriers to care, sustain adaptability and modernize service delivery.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Max Clinic's multi-agency partnership to address the complex medical and social needs of people with HIV by utilizing a multidisciplinary approach involving case management, field work, and comprehensive medical services to reach people with HIV who are not currently engaged in HIV care.
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Screening protocols developed to identify more opportunities for testing at multiple sites and in asymptomatic individuals among persons at risk individuals with HIV to prevent and treat STIs.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
A NJ clinic has implemented multi-site STI screening for the clinic population and for higher risk groups. Gains made in implementation through prior quality initiatives were not sustained. The clinic worked collaboratively with a quality coach to identify how and why rectal swabs are overlooked, particularly when indicated.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Introduction. In Louisiana, the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) rank among the top ten. Approach. A sexual activity history was completed utilizing an audio computer-assisted self-interview tool. Results. Over 40% of the recommended STI screenings were extragenital testing. Discussion. A sexual activity history tool provides reliable recommendations for STI testing.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/03/2024
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Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/08/2024
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Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 12/15/2023
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The purpose of this curriculum is to provide physicians with the information they need to educate their clinic staff and other stakeholders about integrating medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine into HIV primary care.
It provides a detailed overview of buprenorphine within clinical settings, from the legal requirements for implementation to step-by-step procedures for prescribing and administering buprenorphine.
Resource updated 03/12/2024
Overview of training manual on integrating buprenorphine treatment into HIV primary care.
Frequently asked questions about buprenorphine care; chapter in the Integration of Buprenorphine into HIV Primary Care document.
U.S. HIV-related treatment guidelines, drug database, and glossary.
Resource updated 09/20/2023
Healthcare providers can receive no-cost expert clinical consultation in HIV prevention & care, HCV treatment, and substance use management.
Resource updated 09/20/2023