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News Article updated on 03/24/2021
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AIDS at 40: Envisioning a Future We Never Imagined
June 5, 1981. Many people who work in the HIV field know its significance: the day when the first AIDS cases were officially reported.Blog updated 06/10/2021
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I Am a Long-term Survivor of HIV
To prepare for this blog, I keep asking myself: What does it mean to be a “long-term survivor” of HIV?Blog updated 07/01/2024
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RSR-Ready Data Systems Vendor Information
Table presenting various software systems that are RSR-Ready build.
Resource updated 01/29/2024
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Project CAATCH: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Project Consumer Access and Adherence to Care for HIV (CAATCH) is a Part D clinical quality initiative. Utilizing peers as partners, a series of health education sessions are delivered to make improvements on the HIV care continuum in engagement and viral suppression.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate a successful best practice model for improvement on the care continuum.
- Describe the importance of peers as part of the team in clinical interventions.
- Show clinical quality improvement tools and strategies.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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RSR in Focus: Software Options for Creating the Client-Level Data File
As part of the Ryan White Services Report (RSR), you are required to submit de-identified client-level demographic, service, and clinical data. Rather than filling out an online form (as with the Recipient Report and the Provider Report), you must upload these data in an electronic file, with a record for each client, in a specific XML (eXtensible Markup Language) format. Each client record must be assigned an encrypted Unique Client Identifier (eUCI).
Resource updated 09/14/2023
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Reaching Viral Suppression in Youth with HIV
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc., a network of community health centers serving Southern Mississippi, uses data-driven quality improvement techniques to identify youth who are not virally suppressed or have missed appointments. Medical case managers use a client checklist to identify and address barriers to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and medical care adherence. They also use a health literacy visual illustration tool to help youth understand the effects of ART on viral suppression. The intervention strategy was successful in improving viral suppression rates for youth.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
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Transgender Health Program Integrated Into HIV Prevention and Care
The Rutgers New Jersey Medical School created a transgender health program and integrated it into their Infectious Disease Practice. The program conducted community outreach to engage transgender men and women in care, trained all staff on gender affirming care, hired transgender staff, provided gender affirming care and hormone treatments onsite, and offered mental health support to patients.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
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Integration of Comprehensive HIV Medical Care with Addiction Services
By integrating comprehensive HIV medical care with addiction services and medication protocols for substance use disorder (SUD), clients with HIV and SUD saw improvements in retention in care and viral suppression.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
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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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Rapid Access Initial HIV Appointment and ART Prescription
The Virginia Commonwealth University implemented a clinical quality improvement project to increase linkage to HIV medical care within 30 days and initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) at the first visit by making “Rapid Access” appointments available each week for people with newly diagnosed HIV.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
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HIV/STI Data Integration for Improved Ryan White Program Outcomes
SPNS project providing technical assistance to public health departments and RWHAP Part A recipients to create and improve data sharing across their sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV surveillance systems. Project period: 2019-2023.RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/04/2024
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RSR Upload Completeness Report Training Module
Explanation of the RSR Upload Completeness Report generated by the RSR Web System that reads uploaded XML files and generates reports with a full breakdown of client-level data.Resource updated 09/19/2023
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HAB Releases New Policy Notice Simplifying Core Medical Services Waiver Requirements
From HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau - 10/1/2021 - Dear Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Colleagues:
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Four Things to Know About Open Enrollment 2022
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Ryan White Part A-F Awards Announced for FY21
From the HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau Update: Special Bulletin - 10/5/21
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Development of an HIV Data Management System with User Input
Informal peer-to-peer discussion on Colorado's RWHAP data management system, developed in partnership with other agencies.Resource updated 04/06/2023
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RWHAP-HIV Surveillance Data Matching and Sharing Process
Outline of a possible approach to matching and sharing data across the RWHAP and HIV surveillance programs at the local level.Resource updated 09/14/2023
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DISQ Office Hours
Sessions for RWHAP agencies to talk with their peers about technical challenges and solutions. IDENTIFYING CLIENTS WITH HIV FOR REPORTING AND CARE MANAGEMENT PURPOSESResource updated 07/02/2024
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RWHAP Data Infrastructure In Focus: Data Matching & Sharing with HIV Surveillance
Overview of the benefits and best practices in matching and sharing data across HRSA and CDC systems.Resource updated 09/19/2023