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 five stages of preparing a care/prevention integrated plan (organize and prepare; prioritize; implement; monitor and make improvements; communicate and share progress). Section in the Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Planning Online Resource Guide.
Structural changes that health departments can make to facilitate integrated approaches to HIV care and prevention. Part of the Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Planning Online Resource Guide.
Blog updated 03/21/2023
Guide to help HIV care and prevention planning groups with development of their Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plans, covering the stages of integrated planning, exemplary examples, and health department changes to enhance care/prevention integration.
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/01/2023
Resource updated 05/17/2024
Es posible que algunos clientes del RWHAP todavía tengan preguntas o inquietudes sobre la inscripción en coberturas médicas.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Sèten kliyan RWHAP gendwa toujou gen kesyon oswa preyokipasyon osijè enskrpsyon nan pwoteksyon asirans sante.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Una vez que los clientes del RWHAP se inscriben en un seguro médico, es posible que necesiten ayuda para entender cómo funciona su cobertura, sobre todo si nunca han tenido una.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Apre kliyan RWHAP yo fin enskri nan asirans sante, yo gendwa bezwen èd pou konprann kijan pwoteksyon yo mache, espeyalman si yo pa janm gen asirans anvan sa.
Resource updated 09/19/2023