Using Community Health Workers to Improve Linkage and Retention in HIV Care
Resource updated 11/06/2023
Resource updated 11/06/2023
Guide detailing how to implement a Community Health Worker (CHW) program in various HIV health care settings.
Resource updated 10/16/2023
Monographs describing interventions for the engagement and retention of Latinos in HIV care.
Resource updated 09/20/2021
Blog updated 09/25/2023
Blog updated 01/07/2021
Blog updated 01/07/2021
Blog updated 05/17/2021
Blog updated 07/27/2022
In response to clinic operation curtailments during COVID-19 lockdowns, telehealth services have expanded across the nation.
Blog updated 01/17/2023
CDC issued an April 28, 2020 Dear Colleague HIV Self Testing Guidance, which encourages agencies to provide clients with self-test kits approved by FDA, along with linkages to HIV care for those testing positive.
Athena EHR/RSR User Group call summary notes and resource links. Other resources will be added as they become available.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Resource updated 04/18/2024
Resource updated 04/18/2024
Curriculum of educational sessions to promote client engagement and retention in HIV care, based on evidence informed practices, including motivational interviewing.
Resource updated 02/01/2024
The 2020 Ryan White National Conference (RWNC) featured one plenary a day. Each plenary had a topical focus and multiple speakers ranging from Federal officials, community partners, recipients, and people living with and affected by HIV.
Resource updated 04/18/2024
Extensive training resource to support the integration of the Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce into HIV and other primary care teams. Available in English and Spanish. Disponible en inglés y español.
Resource updated 12/04/2023
Blog updated 04/21/2021
Additional technical tools for data reporting for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) have been released by the HRSA-funded technical assistance provider, DISQ (the Data Integration, Systems and Quality Team). In addition to timelines for reporting of the RSR and the EHE Initiative Triannual Module, find:
In response to data that navigating the healthcare system was a key barrier to achieving viral suppression, patient text messaging to patient navigators enabled within the existing system of mobile device appointment reminders and check-ins.
Resource updated 07/28/2020
Resource updated 08/28/2023