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National HIV PrEP Curriculum
Online learning portal for clinicians on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for prevention of HIV.Resource updated 03/13/2024
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RSR In Focus: Reporting “Other Plan” for Health Coverage
Health coverage is one of the data elements reported in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Services Report (RSR). The RSR Instruction Manual provides detailed information about how and when to report health coverage.
This RSR in Focus provides guidance and examples on when to use the “Other Plan” response option to report health coverage.Resource updated 03/19/2024
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Coordination of Supportive Employment and Housing Services
The intervention integrated supportive employment services, housing services, and HIV care for clients receiving case management services and with unmet housing and employment needs. Evaluation of the program showed improvements in employment rates, participant confidence in being able to hold onto a job, household median income, participants’ living situations, and self-perception of homelessness status.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/29/2024
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AETC Data Quality: Part 1
First of two trainings to support Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F (AETC) ProgramsResource updated 06/17/2024
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Tobacco Use Reduction in People Living with HIV Project
The Tobacco Use Reduction in People Living with HIV Project was initiated in 2015 by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services' Tobacco Section. Tobacco cessation services were integrated into the clinical care delivered at various AIDS Service Organizations, and also offered outside of regularly scheduled medical appointments, such as during support groups and educational classes. The percentage of people with HIV who reported using tobacco products saw a statistically significant reduction from 2015 to 2017.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 05/10/2024
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HUD Income Calculator Updated
The Income Eligibility Calculator and Income Limits for determining client eligibility for the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) and other HUD programs has been released.News Article updated on 05/02/2024 -
POP-UP
POP-UP provides low-barrier comprehensive HIV primary care, substance use services, mental health services, and case management to people who are homeless and unstably housed with the goal of retaining clients in care and improving viral suppression. Among POP-UP participants, 44% who were unstably housed and not virally suppressed at the start of the study were virally suppressed 12 months after enrollment.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 05/24/2024
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ADAP Performance Measures Revised 2024
Review of ADAP performance measures (released by HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau in 2024) and how they fit within recipients’ clinical quality management activities.Resource updated 05/29/2024
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RWHAP Part B Federal Financial Reports (FFRs), Carryover Requests, and Penalties
Session for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part B recipients on the Federal Financial Report (FFR).Resource updated 05/29/2024
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Taking Care of Me
Taking Care of Me is a video- and poster-based intervention to promote prompt ART initiation and medication adherence for people with HIV. The video and posters are designed for use in HIV clinics, drawing on the example of similar initiatives launched in public health clinic waiting rooms that aim to reduce incidence of sexually transmitted infections. A trial testing the efficacy of Taking Care of Me found that clients exposed to the video were more likely to be prescribed ART and reach viral suppression.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 06/21/2024
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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 -
Suppression Bundle
This nine-month program tailored services for people with HIV by bundling three to five evidence-informed care strategies for each client, such as mental health referrals, transportation assistance, appointment reminders, and pill boxes. A primary care physician, case manager, and pharmacist coordinated with each client to address their specific needs. After the intervention, 70.1% of previously non-suppressed clients were virally suppressed.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 06/11/2024
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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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General Ryan White Services Report (RSR) Orientation
Introduction and discussion forum for RWHAP staff new to the Ryan White Services Report (RSR).Event updated 06/13/2024
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Recipients (Non-provider) and the RSR
The DISQ Team will provide an overview of common recipient data management approaches and the RSR workflow, including how to promote high-quality data submissions from subrecipients. The session will include and open discussion and Q&A.Event updated 06/13/2024
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TRAX for the RSR
Learn more about TRAX and troubleshoot common TRAX issues in this informal discussion group.Event updated 06/13/2024
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National QI Challenge: Submit Your Quality Improvement Success
Got an achievement in quality improvement in HIV care? Share it with other HRSA-funded Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) agencies in the National QI Challenge.News Article updated on 06/26/2024 -
HAB Program Letter: Use of RWHAP Funds and Housing Security Deposits
From HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau - Dear Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Colleagues
News Article updated on 06/27/2024