Compendium of Best Practices in Provision of Rapid Start Services for People with HIV
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Resource updated 09/19/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/13/2023
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 03/04/2024
By cross matching registries of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, this study found 27.1% of male syphilis cases were coinfected with HIV and 31.8% of those coinfected were not virally suppressed. This suggests ongoing sexual risk behaviors and the potential for HIV transmission among male syphilis cases.
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In a single-center restrospective cohort study, patients with extensive treatment experience and history of virologic failure and multi-drug resistance underwent simplification of ARV salvage regimens with a median pill burden reduction of six pills per day. This strategy led to high rates of virologic suppression.
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The first long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (LAI ART) formulation was FDA-approved January 2021. Drawing on the Consolidated Framework on Implementation Research, this mixed methods study assessed knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceived barriers and facilitators related to implementation of LAI ART in NYC among HIV clinic staff and people with HIV.
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Utilization of a peer support specialist to increase routine bacterial sexually transmitted infection screening, testing, and treatment in an urban clinic and related patient care outcomes.
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Oral health problems in people with HIV are common and access to oral health care remains inadequate. Co-location of RWHAP and dental clinic improves accessibility. Our study aims to assess the effectiveness of integration of medical and dental services in improving access to oral health care through co-location.
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Review of data on delivery of rapid start of ART among New Jersey providers, including, for example, provision of same-day medical appointments, extended office hours, and comfort administering rapid start with high need patients.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
Review of rapid ART features to reduce time to ART from 7 to 1.6 days, including pre-visit benefits navigation, manufacturer discount cards, prescribing to in-house pharmacies, email distribution lists, and post-prescriptive follow-up.
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Screening protocols developed to identify more opportunities for testing at multiple sites and in asymptomatic individuals among persons at risk individuals with HIV to prevent and treat STIs.
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Virginia quality improvement program that identifies access to medication barriers and provides emergency medication supplies to people with HIV if no timely access is secured.
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Oral health of RWHAP participants remains a critical area of unassessed unmet need. Normative data needs and SWOT analyses indicated need for process improvement strategies involving providers for better data quality. Voluntary oral health data reporting is a key barrier to understanding/tracking the oral health status of RWHAP participants.
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A NJ clinic has implemented multi-site STI screening for the clinic population and for higher risk groups. Gains made in implementation through prior quality initiatives were not sustained. The clinic worked collaboratively with a quality coach to identify how and why rectal swabs are overlooked, particularly when indicated.
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Harris Health System began its Rapid Eligibility and ART Dissemination & Implementation (READI) program in 2019. Here, we present two years of data that examine linkage to care, ART initiation, viral loads, completion of medical visits, and demographics for patients who received READI services and those who did not.
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Introduction. In Louisiana, the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) rank among the top ten. Approach. A sexual activity history was completed utilizing an audio computer-assisted self-interview tool. Results. Over 40% of the recommended STI screenings were extragenital testing. Discussion. A sexual activity history tool provides reliable recommendations for STI testing.
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Applying the HIV/AIDS Bureau implementation science framework; trauma-informed care in dental settings; and review of an organization's status-neutral approach to care .
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023