Rapid ReSTART: Building on a Rapid Start Model to Expand Access to ART in Louisiana
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
Rapid antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation in the United States remained 'investigational' until the update in the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines (December 18, 2019). Centers for AIDS Research (CFARs) in D.C., the San Francisco Bay area, and Baltimore will share how they are working with their health departments and implementing partners, including Ryan White-funded clinics to address rapid ART implementation strategies.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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
Using data from HIV surveillance and Ryan White data systems, this study describes characteristics of and disparities in HIV care outcomes among main HIV care providers in Hawaii. Less optimal viral suppression and retention in care were observed among those under care of providers who infrequently provided HIV medical care.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Caracole, an AIDS Service Organization, uses three interconnected approaches to improve retention in HIV care: housing first, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing. Clients in permanent supportive housing had high rates of viral suppression, exceeding Caracole's goal of 75%.
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 05/13/2024
Blog updated 03/21/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/17/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/01/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/26/2023
Data visualization tool for use by RWHAP agencies to make use of data in decision-making in order to improve outcomes along the HIV care continuum.
Explanation of COMPASS Dashboard data elements and how to filter information in order to focus on desired topics.
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying RWHAP client outcome data for viral suppression and retention in care (national, state, or metropolitan area data).
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying characteristics and demographics of the clients served by RWHAP.
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying standardized performance tools to support RWHAP jurisdictional comparisons and evaluation.
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying outcomes and client characteristics by age groups of RWHAP clients.
COMPASS Dashboard screen displaying viral suppression or retention in care by race/ethnicity of RWHAP clients.