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 will focus on key findings and behavioral considerations for long-acting antiretroviral treatment (ART) HIV regimens, given the progress in research, development, and potential approval of these drugs. There will be a brief overview of the ATLAS and FLAIR studies, discussion of the medications, and an outline of the potential impact of the regimens on care delivery models, providers, patients, and payers if they are approved.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Preventing HIV with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a pillar of the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative. This session will explore PrEP implementation resources for health centers developed by the National LGBT Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute and prepare participants to use and adapt them to their organizations.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Oklahoma has been classified by the Department of Health and Human Services as one of the seven states with a high rural HIV burden. Test-and-treat protocols are feasible within high-volume HIV clinics which serve rural and underserved communities to minimize the time to the first appointment to decrease time to viral load suppression.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Undetectable=Untransmittable: individuals who maintain viral suppression don't transmit HIV to their sexual partners. Yet some providers are uncomfortable discussing the implications of viral suppression in clinical encounters. This workshop will explore approaches to reduce provider discomfort in discussing U=U and present strategies to convey this message.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This presentation assesses social determinants that affect the HIV continuum of care. Establish patterns at the economic, demographic, and sociocultural factors that may fragment or, in a worst-case scenario, interrupt access to HIV testing, biomedical prevention, follow-up to a positive diagnosis, and adherence to treatment.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This presentation will provide an overview of the potential role of express STI services in HIV prevention and care and improving the clinic efficiency of RWHAP clinics and health centers by developing fast tracks for asymptomatic patients requiring STI testing.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/19/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The HIV Prevention Certified Provider (PCP) program is an online, self-paced CME curriculum composed of five free e-learning courses in HIV prevention. Clinicians who complete the curriculum receive the HIV PCP national designation and certificate, recognizing competency in the clinical and cultural aspects of HIV prevention services, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/15/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/12/2024
Blog updated 04/10/2023
Resource updated 03/15/2023
Blog updated 12/15/2021
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023