No-Show Phone Script to Improve Appointment Keeping
Script developed and used by front office staff to follow-up with no-shows by phone to assess reasons for missed appointments and respond accordingly
Resource updated 04/14/2021
Script developed and used by front office staff to follow-up with no-shows by phone to assess reasons for missed appointments and respond accordingly
Resource updated 04/14/2021
A designated medication planner nurse worked with patients to improve adherence/compliance to antiretroviral therapy, utilizing a medication planner provided to patients on a weekly basis.
Resource updated 04/14/2021
Guide on how to implement an opt-out HIV testing program in a jail setting.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Toolkit for implementing a program to support HIV-positive youth transitioning from adolescent to adult HIV care.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Resource updated 09/14/2023
Resource updated 09/14/2023
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
Explore strategies to overcome common barriers to youth and young adult participation in Planning Councils and Planning Bodies, including innovative means to recruit and build interest in activities among youth and young adults, building their skills, and building meaningful cross-generational connections among members of Planning Councils and Planning Bodies.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This peer-led workshop will explore the implementation of evidence-informed interventions with black men who have sex with men (MSM) through Project CONNECT at AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, Tailored Motivational Interviewing at the University of Mississippi, and TXTXT at the SUNY-Downstate HEAT Program in Brooklyn. Attendees will learn the core elements of these interventions to improve engagement and viral suppression.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
HIV care measures for people with HIV enrolled in the Massachusetts AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) were compared to people with HIV not currently enrolled; results indicate that enrollees have higher frequencies of engagement and retention in care and viral suppression. Evaluation of the data provides insight that enhances programming and service delivery to reduce health disparities.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Telepsychiatry has proven to provide better access and higher-quality care to patients who need psychiatric care as well as for those who have varying circumstances that make it difficult to engage in this service. Vivent Health has successfully integrated telepsychiatry within its medical home model. With two different service delivery methods, this presentation will look at the benefits of telepsychiatry for people with HIV, as well as the unique delivery methods Vivent Health provides in Wisconsin and Colorado.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
A case study of one Part B subrecipient improved linkage and retention rates through the innovative use of medical transportation, housing services, and food bank and home-delivered meals. The presentation will share lessons learned and propose strategies to replicate these services elsewhere.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This workshop will review research findings related to the vocational needs of people with HIV. Results from recent quantitative and qualitative research studies reporting the career development needs of people with HIV will be discussed. A client-focused Considering Work model and the Common Threads intervention will be presented.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This 101 session will provide a broad overview of unstable housing, homelessness, and their impact on health outcomes. Participants will gain a basic understanding of why and how RWHAP recipients should consider integrating housing resources into their systems of care.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This presentation discusses results from the HRSA Special Projects of National Significance Evidence-Informed Approaches to Improving Health Outcomes for people with HIV project. It highlights the value of evidence scoring in conjunction with impact assessments of real-world experts and implementers to increase potential adoption and implementation success of evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
In this workshop, participants will gain knowledge, skills, and resources to use for engaging, retaining, and supporting viral suppression among vulnerable HIV populations. We will demonstrate training topics to improve staff skills and provide examples of activities, policies, and client interaction sessions to enhance service delivery systems.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This interactive panel describes and discusses the development of comprehensive-care models that provide high-quality, coordinated team-based care with sustained improvements in health outcomes. Participants will leave with Ryan White-compliant strategies for 340B and other resources to develop innovative and integrated solutions that improve patient outcomes and engaged teams.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Presenters will review strategies for community health worker (CHW) workforce development. They will also discuss the creation of certification systems, development of training opportunities, preservation of a community based CHW workforce, and financing mechanisms to support CHW positions. In addition, presenters will discuss the importance of CHW engagement and involvement in state policymaking and planning.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are an important member of the healthcare delivery team linking organizations to the broader community and patients to care. Successful CHW integration is dependent on multiple factors. This interactive institute will detail strategies for integrating CHW models in HIV care based on a 10-site evaluation.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Presenters will describe the development of the online HRSA/HAB Compilation of Best Practice Strategies and Interventions intended to share knowledge among RWHAP service providers. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions about the development of the compilation and submission criteria and provide feedback on the proposed categories, layout, and functionality.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023