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
This session breaks down the basics of site visit prep, grounded in the principles of project management, from the perspective of a grantee, who will share field-tested tips to help you prepare, gather and organize documents, and host a successful site visit.
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
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
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
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/22/2023
Event updated 01/18/2024
Blog updated 04/10/2023
Resource updated 01/31/2024
Blog updated 06/10/2021
Blog updated 06/06/2024
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 05/28/2024
This interactive workshop discusses the process, facilitators, barriers, and lessons learned while conducting two End the Epidemic, NIMH-funded implementation science planning grants awarded to the AIDS Research Center at Columbia University in partnership with the Northeast/Caribbean AETC and several Departments of Health, Ryan White recipients, and community stakeholders.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023