Telehealth Implementation at a Midwest HIV Clinic
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 03/23/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 03/23/2024
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This HIV clinic evaluated effectiveness of telemedicine for selected patients during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and found overall viral suppression and retention in care rates were not adversely impacted by switch to telemedicine. They also noted similar rates of telemedicine utilization across demographic criteria.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The rationale, methodology, and implementation of New York State's Checklist for Evaluating HIV Telehealth Care as used by HIV providers to assess the quality of their telehealth services.
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
In collaboration with Tennessee Department of Corrections, we developed and implemented a stepwise HIV telemedicine program to optimize viral suppression in the state prisons during 2010-2018. Clinic attendance increased from 50 percent to 90 percent during full implementation. Viral suppression increased from 30 percent in 2010 to 90 percent in 2018.
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
After language-specific outreach on getting a COVID-19 vaccination, project saw a high rate of vaccine uptake in Spanish-speaking patients (81%) compared to English-speaking patients (4%).
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Overview of the gender-affirming care and treatment services available through the RWHAP and The Fenway Institute.
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RWHAP recipients review their telehealth innovations developed during COVID-19 while HRSA reviews a new program identify and maximize the use of telehealth strategies in the RWHAP and other telehealth initiatives across HRSA.
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Clinical care guides for various populations (based upon their racial, ethnic, and gender characteristics) and specific conditions.
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Resources on transgender health (e.g., guidelines, training).
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Use esta guía de referencia rápida para explicar términos y frases confusas y aumentar la comprensión del cliente sobre los términos técnicos comunes usados durante el proceso de inscripción.
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Esta guía puede ayudar a los proveedores RWHAP a hablar con sus clientes sobre la nueva cobertura de salud. La guía provee ejemplos de cómo responder a las preocupaciones de los clientes sobre el acceso y posibles cambios de proveedor o cobertura. También, incluye ejemplos de respuestas que reconocen y responden a las inquietudes de los clientes que no confían en el sistema de salud, o que pueden estar preocupados por el impacto de la inscripción en el estatus migratorio de sus familiares. This guide can help RWHAP providers start talking with their clients about new health coverage.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Federal resources on discrimination and health care privacy protections.
Resource updated 09/20/2023