Planning Council Member Quick Reference Handouts
Foundational information on a wide range of topics that planning council members need to know about.
Foundational information on a wide range of topics that planning council members need to know about.
Cross-post of a guest editorial by Dr. Laura Cheever, HRSA Associate Administrator for HIV/AIDS, from Leading with Race, NMAC.
Blog updated 01/07/2021
Support for Part A and B recipients and their planning bodies around integrated HIV/AIDS planning efforts. Project period: 2016-2027.
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 05/30/2024
Many RWHAP recipients have some type of new employee orientation, a fundamental requirement for any agency considering the amount of turnover in the HIV workforce.
Blog updated 02/28/2022
Tool for conducting a cost analysis (determining the unit/average cost of a service) for purposes of billing and securing reimbursement for services provided.
Resource updated 03/05/2024
Library of text messages for patients, developed by the UCARE4Life research study.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Manual on the GCMS data-storage system for RWHAP recipients to manage agency RWHAP contracts.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
This resource provides descriptions of best practices for mentoring programs. In which a new planning council/body member is paired with an experienced member.
Resource updated 12/12/2019
HHS has supported development of a toolkit on state Medicaid and health department coordination to improve HIV care delivery.
Blog updated 12/28/2022
Building the capacity of RWHAP Part A Planning Councils/Planning Bodies to meet legislative requirements, strengthen consumer engagement, and increase planning involvement by community stakeholders/providers. Project period: 2020-2023.
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 03/04/2024
TA/training to ASOs and CBOs most in need of critical assistance to make changes in health care delivery and financing.
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 08/28/2023
Tools to help health care providers adapt SPNS models within their existing operations in order to better engage hard-to-reach people with HIV into care.
Resource updated 05/15/2024
Highlights from the 2017 Ryan White Clinical Conference by Dr. Laura Cheever.
Blog updated 01/13/2023
Resource updated 05/07/2024
Review of the duties and roles of RWHAP Part A planning council/planning body members, planning council support staff, and RWHAP Part A recipients.
Resource updated 01/05/2024
Resource updated 01/05/2024
The Imposition of Charges requirement is a term used to describe all activities, policies, and procedures related to assessing RWHAP patient charges, as outlined in the Ryan White legislation.
Resource updated 03/19/2024
Curriculum to help planning councils/planning bodies conduct orientation and ongoing training to prepare members to participate fully in RWHAP Part A planning and decision making. Modules nclude trainer notes, presentation slides, experiential activities and quick reference handouts.
Module in Training Guide: A Member’s First Planning Cycle to familiarize Part A planning members with the legislation authorizing the RWHAP and its various Parts.
Module in Training Guide: A Member’s First Planning Cycle to familiarize members with their roles and responsibilities in community planning as well as the roles of the Part A recipient and planning body support staff.