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HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau has updated its mpox resources.News Article updated on 05/23/2024
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Rapid ART Start Protocol
The Rapid ART Start Protocol focuses on helping veterans with a new HIV diagnosis access ART and comprehensive treatment as soon as possible. A retrospective cohort study showed positive outcomes, including decreases in the time to first appointment, the time to ART initiation, and the time to reach viral suppression. In addition, patients receiving the intervention were more likely to reach viral suppression compared to patients seen pre-intervention at the same clinic.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 06/21/2024
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HIV Prevention and Care Improvements Summarized in CDC Surveillance Reports
In the U.S., the number of new HIV cases continue to decline, most people are linked to care within one month of their HIV diagnosis, and 69% reach viral suppression within 6 months of HIV diagnosis.News Article updated on 06/10/2024 -
Doxy PEP Guidelines Issued by CDC
CDC has issued the first-ever guidelines recommending use of doxy PEP (doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis) for the prevention of STIs among select populations.News Article updated on 06/06/2024 -
Rise
Rise was implemented to address ART adherence issues among Black people with HIV. Through Rise, peer counselors used motivational interviewing techniques, leveraged Medication Event Monitoring System data to monitor and promote adherence, and connected participants to support services to address unmet needs. A randomized controlled trial showed that Rise participants were more likely to be adherent to ART than non-participants.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 06/11/2024
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National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment
The 2024 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment theme is: Innovating to End the HIV Epidemic: Empowering Communities, Expanding Partnerships, Implementing Interventions.Event updated 07/01/2024
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Improving Reengagement in Care: A Community Health Worker Model
In 2021, the City of New Orleans employed five CHWs to work with RWHAP Part A-funded agencies on reengaging eligible clients back into care. From February 2021 through April 2022, CHWs attempted to contact 1,215 clients disconnected from care; 207 of these attended a primary care appointment and re-entered care, a 17% success rate at reengaging clients back into care.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 07/02/2024
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The Brandy Martell Project
The Brandy Martell Project aimed to engage adult transgender women of color in HIV care and increase retention in care by offering patient navigation services, workshop programming, and legal support. Evaluation results showed The Brandy Martell Project had a significantly positive effect on ART prescription for clients.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 07/02/2024
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Clinical Info HIV.gov
U.S. HIV-related treatment guidelines, drug database, and glossary.
Resource updated 09/20/2023
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Center for Quality Improvement and Innovation (CQII)
TA/training for RWHAP agencies to improve the quality of HIV/AIDS care they provide. Project period: 2020-2024.
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 06/28/2024
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CoRECT
CoRECT was a data to care project to identify and reengage people with HIV who were newly out of care. It included a clinic and health department data reconciliation process to identify missed laboratory results or appointments and create the out-of-care list, case discussions via telephone to review the combined list, and field epidemiologist outreach to assist clients with making appointments, securing transportation, and arranging referrals. The intervention employed strengths-based case management techniques and motivational interviewing to contact identified people within 30 days, reengage them in care, and reduce time to viral suppression.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 03/19/2024
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Updated Special Enrollment Periods Factsheet
An updated version of the Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) Fact Sheet was published in FebruaryNews Article updated on 03/15/2024 -
Practice Transformation Project at the Native American Community Clinic
Through the Practice Transformation Project, the Native American Community Clinic and Midwest AIDS Education and Training Center developed strategies to increase testing and linkage to care within the American Indian/Alaska Native population, and for those who inject drugs and are experiencing homelessness. These ongoing efforts have increased HIV testing rates by 10 percentage points through harm reduction, community outreach, and culturally sensitive strategies.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/12/2024
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IRS Pilot Tests Online Tax Filing Tool in 12 States
With the tax filing deadline just a few weeks away, the IRS recently launched a new pilot program called the IRS Direct File.News Article updated on 03/26/2024 -
Nominations Open for 2024 CQII Quality Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 Center for Quality Improvement & Innovation (CQII) Quality Awards.News Article updated on 03/28/2024 -
Test & Treat Rapid Access Program
Through the Test & Treat Rapid Access (TTRA) Program, clients with a new HIV diagnosis in Miami-Dade County can access ART, receive other services and counseling, start enrolling in RWHAP, and connect to HIV primary care during the initial visit. At Borinquen Health Care Center, one of the clinical sites participating in TTRA, 76% of clients were virally suppressed within three months of receiving a rapid ART start, and 95% were retained in care for 12 months.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/19/2024
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Caring for CARE Act Planning Bodies: A Guide to Recruiting and Retaining Planning Council and Consortia Members
Recruitment and retention strategies that planning groups can use to support membership.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
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Sample Protocol for a Town Hall Meeting as Part of a Community Needs Assessment or Environmental Scan for Strategic Planning
Steps for conducting a town hall meeting as part of a community needs assessment/planning process.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
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A Guide to Consumer Involvement: Improving the Quality of Ambulatory HIV Programs
Guide on ways an organization can involve consumers in quality improvment.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
This nationwide observance encourages people to take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS and raise awareness of its impact on women and girls, promote the importance of getting tested for HIV, and how to live with and manage HIV/AIDS.
Event updated 01/18/2024