Rapid Start: Is the South Ready? A Conversation on How It Can Be Done
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
Timely antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, linkage, and retention in care are critical keys for the optimal outcomes in patients with HIV infection. Implementing an open access process for medical, mental, and intensive case management care gives patients the ability to better achieve medication adherence and viral load suppression.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
North Carolina's HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Unit, along with Western North Carolina Community Health Services and Carolina Family Health Center -- two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) -- has initiated a pilot rapid antiretroviral treatment (ART) program utilizing carryover funds and a streamlined HIV Medication Assistance Program application process. Preliminary data will be shared on the success of the pilot program.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This presentation will review findings and lessons learned after implementing a pilot rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation protocol into an existing federally qualified health center (FQHC) setting. Presenters will describe the processes used for rapid linkage, benefits eligibility assessment, and provider appointment with ART initiation.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The Multnomah County HIV Health Services Center will share best practices and lessons learned from its first year of planning and implementing a Rapid Start program aiming to get newly diagnosed people with HIV expedited access to antiretroviral treatment (ART). The workshop will include both qualitative and quantitative data results from this quality improvement project.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 12/12/2023
Plan de estudios de sesiones educativas para promover la participación y retención del cliente en la atención del VIH a fin de aumentar las tasas generales de supresión viral, con base en prácticas informadas por la evidencia, incluidas entrevistas motivacionales, para abordar las brechas identificadas en la atención.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/15/2024
Resource updated 03/15/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/12/2024
Blog updated 04/10/2023
Resource updated 03/15/2023
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 05/28/2024
Resource updated 09/20/2021
Blog updated 01/12/2022
This report highlights projects found to offer highly effective (and replicable) approaches to integrating buprenorphine-based medication-assisted treatment into HIV/AIDS primary care. Chapters outline the processes programs need to put in place, including meeting DATA 2000 regulatory requirements, achieving institutional buy-in, implementing staff training requirements, and evaluating processes and outcomes.
Resource updated 04/02/2024
Resource updated 12/08/2023
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 05/28/2024
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/19/2023