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Patient safety in hospital, home health, and nursing home settings is generally improving, according to data compiled in the 2024 Chartbook on Patient Safety.News Article updated on 06/17/2024
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Suppression Bundle
This nine-month program tailored services for people with HIV by bundling three to five evidence-informed care strategies for each client, such as mental health referrals, transportation assistance, appointment reminders, and pill boxes. A primary care physician, case manager, and pharmacist coordinated with each client to address their specific needs. After the intervention, 70.1% of previously non-suppressed clients were virally suppressed.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 06/11/2024
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Rise
Rise was implemented to address ART adherence issues among Black people with HIV. Through Rise, peer counselors used motivational interviewing techniques, leveraged Medication Event Monitoring System data to monitor and promote adherence, and connected participants to support services to address unmet needs. A randomized controlled trial showed that Rise participants were more likely to be adherent to ART than non-participants.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 06/11/2024
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National QI Challenge: Submit Your Quality Improvement Success
Got an achievement in quality improvement in HIV care? Share it with other HRSA-funded Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) agencies in the National QI Challenge.News Article updated on 06/26/2024 -
Responding to Feedback, CMS Issues New Medicare PrEP FAQs for Pharmacies on Part B Claims
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Technical Frequently Asked Questions for Pharmacies.News Article updated on 06/28/2024 -
Improving Reengagement in Care: A Community Health Worker Model
In 2021, the City of New Orleans employed five CHWs to work with RWHAP Part A-funded agencies on reengaging eligible clients back into care. From February 2021 through April 2022, CHWs attempted to contact 1,215 clients disconnected from care; 207 of these attended a primary care appointment and re-entered care, a 17% success rate at reengaging clients back into care.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 07/02/2024
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The Brandy Martell Project
The Brandy Martell Project aimed to engage adult transgender women of color in HIV care and increase retention in care by offering patient navigation services, workshop programming, and legal support. Evaluation results showed The Brandy Martell Project had a significantly positive effect on ART prescription for clients.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 07/11/2024
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Cluster Responses in the South: Video Series
A set of three videos, the Southern Region Cluster Detection and Response (CDR), presents a definition of HIV cluster outbreak and steps undertaken in response.News Article updated on 02/21/2024 -
CoRECT
CoRECT was a data to care project to identify and reengage people with HIV who were newly out of care. It included a clinic and health department data reconciliation process to identify missed laboratory results or appointments and create the out-of-care list, case discussions via telephone to review the combined list, and field epidemiologist outreach to assist clients with making appointments, securing transportation, and arranging referrals. The intervention employed strengths-based case management techniques and motivational interviewing to contact identified people within 30 days, reengage them in care, and reduce time to viral suppression.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 03/19/2024
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Updated Special Enrollment Periods Factsheet
An updated version of the Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) Fact Sheet was published in FebruaryNews Article updated on 03/15/2024 -
Stronger Together
Stronger Together uses counseling to increase engagement in and improve the quality of HIV care available for serodiscordant male couples. Through three in-person and additional “booster” sessions over an 18-month period, Stronger Together gave couples a space to work with an HIV professional to improve treatment adherence and keep both people healthy. Stronger Together participants were more likely to adhere to ART than those in a control group.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/12/2024
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OPT-In For Life
OPT-In For Life is a social media-based intervention that promotes advancement along the HIV care continuum for young adults (ages 18 to 34) with HIV. During the 18-month intervention, OPT-In For Life used multiple social media platforms and a mobile application to provide HIV-related and positive lifestyle resources. Young adults enrolled in OPT-in For Life demonstrated improved retention in HIV care and higher rates of viral suppression after participation.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 03/20/2024
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Practice Transformation Project at the Native American Community Clinic
Through the Practice Transformation Project, the Native American Community Clinic and Midwest AIDS Education and Training Center developed strategies to increase testing and linkage to care within the American Indian/Alaska Native population, and for those who inject drugs and are experiencing homelessness. These ongoing efforts have increased HIV testing rates by 10 percentage points through harm reduction, community outreach, and culturally sensitive strategies.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/12/2024
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Celebrating Over 100 Best Practices
The RWHAP Best Practices Compilation now includes over 100 profiles, highlighting organizations’ efforts to improve outcomes for people with HIV.Blog updated 04/09/2024
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IRS Pilot Tests Online Tax Filing Tool in 12 States
With the tax filing deadline just a few weeks away, the IRS recently launched a new pilot program called the IRS Direct File.News Article updated on 03/26/2024 -
Nominations Open for 2024 CQII Quality Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 Center for Quality Improvement & Innovation (CQII) Quality Awards.News Article updated on 03/28/2024 -
Temporary SEP Extends Medicaid Unwinding Period
CMS announces Special Enrollment Period (SEP) extension to help people stay covered during Medicaid and CHIP renewalsNews Article updated on 04/04/2024 -
Hepatitis Rates Improve Across the Board: CDC Surveillance Report
Rates of hepatitis, across the ABC alphabet, have declined in recent years, according to the 2022 Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report (CDC, April 2024).News Article updated on 04/09/2024 -
Test & Treat Rapid Access Program
Through the Test & Treat Rapid Access (TTRA) Program, clients with a new HIV diagnosis in Miami-Dade County can access ART, receive other services and counseling, start enrolling in RWHAP, and connect to HIV primary care during the initial visit. At Borinquen Health Care Center, one of the clinical sites participating in TTRA, 76% of clients were virally suppressed within three months of receiving a rapid ART start, and 95% were retained in care for 12 months.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/19/2024
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Treating Hepatitis C Virus: A Data to Care Approach
The Arizona Department of Health Services partnered with three clinics to identify people with a dual diagnosis of HIV and HCV, determine their care needs, and link them to HCV treatment.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 05/20/2024