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Curriculum updated on 06/09/2020
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HAB You Heard
Series of webinars for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) agencies, by HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau.
Resource updated 03/07/2024
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HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau Special Sessions
Webinars and other special events by HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau.
Resource updated 01/09/2024
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Data Capacity Assessment for Estimating Unmet Need for HIV Primary Medical Care
Tool to help jurisdictions determine data and resources needed to complete the Unmet Need Analysis.Resource updated 09/19/2023
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Innovative Approach to MAI: A Data-Driven Model to Improve Health Outcomes among Massachusetts ADAP Participants
Staff will present a population-based, data-driven approach to the Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) funding designed to improve program engagement and retention to reduce health disparities and maximize health outcomes. Presenters will review methods to facilitate replication of the model in other Ryan White programs.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Rhode Island's Path to ADAP Automation
The session will discuss lessons learned from the Rhode Island's path to the AIDS Drugs Assistance Program (ADAP) automation through the implementation of the Lifia Portal. The Lifia portal is a tool designed to manage client enrollment, eligibility and benefits, streamline and take an ADAP program to the next level.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Using a Data-Driven Approach to Improve Engagement across the HIV Care Continuum
This session will describe how the integration of a patient navigator program and a Management Information System led to increased rates across the HIV continuum of care in a single-provider clinic in El Paso, Texas.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Improving ADAP Enrollment and Retention: Lessons Learned From the Massachusetts HIV Drug Assistance Program
Staff from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and CRI will present the fundamentals, best practices, and innovations for their clinical quality management (CQM) program that aimed to improve timely enrollment and retention in the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). The presentation will include an overview of the transition to self-attestation and how organizational change supported a quality-driven approach.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Expanding Oral Healthcare Access Through an ADAP-Designed Dental Program
In 2019, the Louisiana AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) partnered with a leading private dental insurer to design a group dental plan modeled after an employer-sponsored plan, specifically tailored to the needs of people with HIV. Both utilization and client satisfaction rose significantly following the adoption of the plan.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Housing First to Treat and Prevent HIV
Caracole, an AIDS Service Organization, uses three interconnected approaches to improve retention in HIV care: housing first, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing. Clients in permanent supportive housing had high rates of viral suppression, exceeding Caracole's goal of 75%.
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 05/13/2024
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Ridesharing to Transport Clients to Medical Visits
San Joaquin County Public Health Services Department partnered with the California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS to help clients get to medical appointments via ridesharing. Representing the first partnership between a jurisdiction and a ridesharing company, this program addresses transportation barriers, promotes engagement in medical care, and leads to cost savings.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/15/2024
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Test and Treat
The Test and Treat initiative, implemented by Oklahoma State University, connects people to antiretroviral therapy (ART) within 14 days of HIV diagnosis through streamlined intake and initial clinic visit protocols and 30-day medication starter packs. Participants in Test and Treat are linked to care and reach viral suppression sooner, and are more likely to be retained in care, as compared with people in standard care.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/12/2024
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Expanding Oral Health Care Services for People with HIV
Extramural dental clinics implemented the medical home model, with integrated trauma-informed care, to expand oral health care services for people with HIV, and saw increases in referrals from partner organizations and the number of new clients.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/22/2023
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Connecting Stakeholders to Discuss HIV Health Information Exchange: Northeast/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center Experience
The Northeast/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center HIV Health Information Exchange (HIE) Initiative aims to empower HIV care networks to utilize the potential of emerging data exchange models toward improving HIV outcomes and ending the epidemic. The program convenes and educates stakeholders, supporting efforts toward collaborative planning.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Estimating Unmet Need for HIV Primary Medical Care – Preparation Plan
Form to assist RWHAP Part A and B recipients to create a plan to complete the requirement of Estimating Unmet Need for HIV Primary Medical Care.Resource updated 09/19/2023
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Feasibility of Required vs. Enhanced Estimates and Analysis for Estimating Unmet Need for HIV Primary Medical Care
Table for RWHAP Part A and B recipients to outline the factors that influence the feasibility of conducting the required or enhanced Unmet Need estimates.Resource updated 09/19/2023
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Improving Access to Mental Health Care
The AIDS Institute is committed to promoting, monitoring, and supporting the quality of clinical services for people with HIV in New York State. The Adolescent Quality Learning Network (AQLN) is a collaborative of 16 HIV Adolescent/Young Adult Specialized Care Center (SCC) programs. In collaboration with the AIDS Institute, SCC providers selected a quality improvement project aimed to raise viral suppression rates by improving access to mental health services.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/01/2023
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PACT Food Assistance Program
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Center for Care of Infectious Diseases, Pittsburgh Area Center for Treatment (PACT) began implementing the Food Assistance Program in August 2017 to serve as a supplemental resource for people with HIV receiving care who experience food insecurity. The program helps bridge gaps in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and monthly food costs while promoting access to healthy foods and retention in HIV care.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/14/2023
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Early Intervention Services and Outreach
The Oregon Health Authority awarded contracts to local public health authorities across the state to work with community partners to integrate early intervention services and outreach services, link people to HIV care, and provide support to help clients reach viral suppression. Quick linkage to care resulted in a median of 57 days to viral suppression for Early Intervention Services and Outreach clients in 2019.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 05/14/2024
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EHE Jurisdictional Directory
List of local and state EHE points of contact.Resource updated 03/28/2024