Aging with HIV Initiative
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 02/27/2024
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 02/27/2024
Resource updated 03/11/2024
Resource updated 06/05/2024
Resource updated 08/17/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/03/2024
Using a multidisciplinary approach to harness the electronic patient portal for completion of RWHAP six-month recertification documents, we were able to create a more patient-centered method that complies with program requirements. We will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and results of using such technology in program recertification.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This poster will provide information about approaches of the Black Women First Initiative in adressing HIV epidemic through the COVID-19 pandemic. Various strategies were developed and adapted by the 12 RWHAP SPNS demonstration sites by changing their existing systems for a more culturally responsive care for Black women with HIV.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 04/23/2024
The Virginia Ryan White Part B (RWB) Peer Review Team works in collaboration with 24 subcontractors receiving RWB funding to evaluate qualitative and quantitative service data. Peer Reviewers are experts and provide services for RWHAP in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The results of training of peer educators to interview expert HIV providers in order to enhance student HIV knowledge and HIV testing in student health centers (and increased Vodcast viewing). Interview skills building was done by student health centers in collaboration with community partners including the Northeast/Caribbean AETC.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This presentation will share innovative strategies in the creation of a reflective Consumer Advisory Board, HIT HIV. The presentation will showcase quality improvement projects the HIT HIV CAB completed while leveraging technology, social media, consumer feedback, and CQM principles ensuring a community-driven and equitable process toward ending the HIV epidemic.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Role of peer health navigators in an evidence-informed strategy to improve HIV care and treatment for cisgender and transgender Black women living with HIV in the Greater New Orleans region.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Work of Health Care Navigators (HCN) in connecting with community partners in order to deliver housing resources for young black men who have sex with men during COVID-19.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Our Women Organizing Resources and Knowledge (WORK) is supportive housing demonstration project developed to address and reduce gaps in resources for low-income women with HIV with children. Learn best practices and lessons learned through the development and implementation project.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
California’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Assistance Program (PrEP-AP) provide access to life-saving medications and insurance assistance for eligible California residents living with or at risk of acquiring HIV. This presentation will explore the efficacy of various program policy changes implemented by California during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The percentage of people with HIV who could become pregnant and lacked designated form of contraception rose from 13 percent to 22.5 percent between April 2020-April 2021 in our Southeastern RWHAP clinic. We developed a reproductive health visit to reduce the rate of those with no contraception plan from 22.5 percent to 17 percent by July 2022.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Virginia quality improvement program that identifies access to medication barriers and provides emergency medication supplies to people with HIV if no timely access is secured.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Community Health Awareness Group worked remotely for nearly a year due to COVID-19 and observed staff anxiety as it transitioned to in-person work. A quality project was undertaken using CQI methods to identify and reduce staff burnout. The project proved that the practice of self-care techniques decreased staff stress.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The Baltimore City Health Department Ryan White Program utilizes a variety of methods to engage stakeholders including program monitoring, technical assistance, and learning opportunities among staff, sub-recipients, and consumers across the Baltimore EMA. The program also leads a cross-network QI team to implement interventions, strengthening its QI efforts.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Oral health of RWHAP participants remains a critical area of unassessed unmet need. Normative data needs and SWOT analyses indicated need for process improvement strategies involving providers for better data quality. Voluntary oral health data reporting is a key barrier to understanding/tracking the oral health status of RWHAP participants.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
A NJ clinic has implemented multi-site STI screening for the clinic population and for higher risk groups. Gains made in implementation through prior quality initiatives were not sustained. The clinic worked collaboratively with a quality coach to identify how and why rectal swabs are overlooked, particularly when indicated.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023