Linkage, Integration, Navigation, and Comprehensive Services (LINCS)
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/03/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/03/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
Significant challenges exist in vaccinating people with HIV for COVID-19. Our RWPC program set out to implement and evaluate a vaccine initiative for COVID-19 for people with HIV. We achieved vaccine rates of 78 percent being fully vaccinated by December 1, 2021 and 30 percent having a third dose.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Minimize to Maximize. The Utah RWHAP Part B Program follows Franklin Covey’s 4 Disciplines of Execution to collaborate with a medical case management provider to minimize the number of goals to maximize success. A virtual scoreboard monitors measures and commitments within a structured cadence of self-accountability to improve outcomes.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Review of rapid ART features to reduce time to ART from 7 to 1.6 days, including pre-visit benefits navigation, manufacturer discount cards, prescribing to in-house pharmacies, email distribution lists, and post-prescriptive follow-up.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Review of a 12-month clinical telePrEP program for rural South Carolina residents, which evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of PrEP delivered through a telehealth model.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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
Overview of data on youth with HIV, their needs and programs in rural communities, and implementing initiatives to reach youth and retain them in care.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Efforts of HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau EHE-funded rural state jurisdictions and their unique perspectives on providing HIV care and treatment to rural populations.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Social media strategies for community engagement in rural areas in the planning, development, and implementation of HIV care and treatment services.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource updated 09/28/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/27/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/13/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/18/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/03/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 02/28/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/08/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 05/07/2024