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
Motivational interviewing is widely used in patient care, but organizational change efforts can benefit from similar techniques. This session will describe the use of motivational interviewing in coaching to improve HIV testing, prevention, and care in rural clinics and other settings. Attendees will practice using motivational interviewing for organizational change.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource updated 03/13/2023
This second Lean webinar will explain how to transition a flowchart into a value stream map, and understanding the stages, and metrics used in the value stream map. Speakers discussed the difference between the what the map looks like now and how you want it to look in the future.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
The HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment period for signing up for health coverage has been expanded and will now run from November 1, 2021 through January 15, 2022. (Some state enrollment periods vary.) In addition, enrollment assistance programs are being expanded. Read the details outlined in the HIV.gov blog: CMS Extends Open Enrollment Period and Launches Initiatives to Expand Health Coverage Access Nationwide.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Blog updated 11/09/2021
Resource updated 03/13/2023
Blog updated 03/03/2022
Resource updated 05/23/2023
Resource updated 08/17/2023
Resource updated 03/15/2023
Resource updated 03/15/2023