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
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RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/15/2024
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Blog updated 04/10/2023
Blog updated 06/10/2021
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
Women in the U.S. represent only 7% of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) users. A free walk-in service in Washington, D.C., staffed by health educators was created and sought to reduce barriers to sexual health services, yielding an increase in female patients to 65% of new PrEP starts during a four-month pilot program.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
A community health center uses a mobile health unit to provide integrated substance use disorder (SUD) and HIV care and treatment for those suffering from housing instability. This low-barrier, mobile, integrated care model, supported by intensive case management and outreach, has made a significant impact on engagement, antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, and viral suppression.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This session will discuss how to reduce the percentage of HIV patients who are out of care. Participants will learn to use a multi-disciplinary team approach to identify patients who are truly out of care, pinpoint the most effective approach toward contacting patients to be brought back into HIV care, and maintain the patient’s HIV care.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
With integrative, patient-centered care, the organization’s interdisciplinary team approach to caring for patients with HIV has achieved a retention rate of 95% and the viral load suppression of patients with HIV to 95%.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Implementation of innovations for End the HIV Epidemic (EHE) efforts requires innovative research/community collaborations. This session presents LA County’s efforts to prepare for long-acting injectable treatment, Miami’s pilot of telemedicine for test-and-treat at a syringe services program, and Philadelphia’s partnership to evaluate a U=U campaign.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023