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A single dose of a novel oral antibiotic called zoliflodacin has been found to be as safe and effective as standard therapy for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea in an international Phase 3 non-inferiority clinical trial.News Article updated on 11/16/2023
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Improving Sexual Health among Adolescents and Young Adults
The Adolescent Quality Learning Network (AQLN) identified barriers to sexual health care in four areas: sexual health assessment; receipt of sexual health counseling; three-site STI testing; and receipt of STI treatment. The AQLN then tested approaches to address the identified barriers including opt-out testing, self-rectal swabs, and creating a sex positive environment in the clinic. After one year, the AQLN found improvements in the percentage of clients assessed for sexual health risks, as well as improvements in testing and treatment of STIs.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/03/2024
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Huntridge Rapid Start Initiative
The Huntridge Family Clinic launched the Rapid Start Initiative to provide same-day ART treatment and comprehensive case management to clients with a new diagnosis of HIV. Over 90% of clients received ART on the same day as diagnosis, and 78% of clients were retained in care within the first year of starting treatment.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/08/2024
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Update on Mpox Vaccination Rates
JYNNEOS vaccine coverage remains highly variable across jurisdictions with low uptake of the second dosage, as of November 2023 data.News Article updated on 01/08/2024 -
CAREWare Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Statement
Sample agreement submitted via the CAREWare listserv.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
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CAREWare 6 Miscellaneous Features Guide
Instructions on application of the following features in CAREWare 6: Cap on Charges, Required Data Elements, Provider Summary, and HIVQM File Export.Resource updated 09/19/2023
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CAREWare User Agreement
Sample user agreement submitted via the CAREWare listserv.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
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Where to Get an HIV Self (At Home) Test
CDC has created a webpage where you can select your state and find out where to get an HIV self-test (home test) for free or reduced cost.News Article updated on 01/27/2021 -
Tech/Mobile Apps Supporting HIV Care
Technology-focused tools to support HIV care engagement.Blog updated 04/10/2023
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Health Insurance Literacy eLearning Module
Interactive course to build the health insurance literacy skills of RWHAP staff so they can better help clients with health coverage decisions.Resource updated 10/23/2023
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Black Women First Initiative
Design, implementation, and evaluation of bundled evidence–informed interventions for Black women with HIV. Project period: 2020-2024.RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 03/07/2024
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Primero Yo: A Participant-Driven Group Empowering Latina Women with HIV to Find Their Voice
A culturally sensitive, participant-driven, Spanish-language group for Latina women with HIV promoted engagement in HIV services. Many participants had never previously engaged in support services. The increased participation resulted in multiple positive outcomes, including HIV viral load suppression, reduced stigma and isolation, engagement in mental health services, and increased community advocacy.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: How to Test and Treat
Review of chlamydia and gonorrhea epidemiology and updated STI guidelines.Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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The Data Free Zone: Tough Cases in Prevention
Panel discussion of complicated cases involving HIV prevention-PrEP usage.Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Managing Sexual Health in Adolescents
Clinician review of sexual health and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV among adolescents.Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Syphilis: Reemergence of the Great Pretender?
Review of the epidemiology of syphilis, testing, and treatment.Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Chlamydia and Gonorrhea on the Rise: Updated Guidelines for Testing and Treating
Update on STI guidelines.
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation, learners will be able to:
- Describe recent sexually transmitted infection (STI) trends
- Diagnose and treat syphilis, including complicated syphilis
- Screen for and treat extragenital gonorrhea and chlamydia
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Incidence of Syphilis Among Persons With Recent HIV Diagnoses – Connecticut, 2016
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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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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Tips and Tricks to Managing Stressful Practice Transitions
This discussion will give an overview of the methods and techniques used to handle a workforce that was comfortable with the status quo after 20 years of using CAREWare versions 1 through 5 and not ready to give in to change very quickly.
Learning Objectives
- Understand underlying causes of resistance to change.
- Describe methods of handling anxiety over change.
- Discuss ways to address self-care in times of managing the workforce stress over inevitable change.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023