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On August 18, we celebrated the 33rd anniversary of the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP).News Article updated on 08/25/2023
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Virginia Rapid Start Collaborative
Virginia Rapid Start launched with HIV care providers across the state with goals to initiate ART for clients within 14 days of HIV diagnosis and to improve access to, and retention in, high-quality HIV care and support services. Through Virginia Rapid Start, providers initiated ART medications within an average of four days of HIV diagnosis, as compared with the statewide average of 28 days. Virginia Rapid Start clients had higher rates of viral suppression compared to both the RWHAP Part B overall and Virginia overall. The success of Virginia Rapid Start led VDH to expand the program to the entire Virginia RWHAP Part B.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/18/2024
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Improving Sexual Health among Adolescents and Young Adults
The Adolescent Quality Learning Network (AQLN) identified barriers to sexual health care in four areas: sexual health assessment; receipt of sexual health counseling; three-site STI testing; and receipt of STI treatment. The AQLN then tested approaches to address the identified barriers including opt-out testing, self-rectal swabs, and creating a sex positive environment in the clinic. After one year, the AQLN found improvements in the percentage of clients assessed for sexual health risks, as well as improvements in testing and treatment of STIs.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/03/2024
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The Village Project
The Village Project is an intensive case management-based intervention that harnesses peer navigation and integrated behavioral health services to improve the health outcomes of young Black gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men. The Village Project was associated with increased retention in care and viral suppression.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 02/28/2024
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Funding Opportunity: RWHAP Implementation for HIV Clinical Quality Improvement (HRSA-24-072)
This HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau pre-application webinar was for the Notice of Funding Opportunity, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Implementation for HIV Clinical Quality Improvement (HRSA-24-072).Resource updated 01/29/2024
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Huntridge Rapid Start Initiative
The Huntridge Family Clinic launched the Rapid Start Initiative to provide same-day ART treatment and comprehensive case management to clients with a new diagnosis of HIV. Over 90% of clients received ART on the same day as diagnosis, and 78% of clients were retained in care within the first year of starting treatment.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/08/2024
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Positive Care Center Rapid Access
Positive Care Center implemented the Rapid Access program in 2018, providing clients with ART on the same day as HIV diagnosis. Pharmacists, embedded within Positive Care Center’s care team, help clients with their treatment plans and adherence strategies. Over 90% of clients served through Rapid Access in 2021 received ART on the same day as diagnosis, and 82% of clients were retained in care at six months.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/12/2024
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The Alexis Project
The Alexis Project used social network recruiting and engagement, peer navigation, and contingency management to reach and engage transgender women of color with HIV who were not engaged in HIV care. Participation in the 18-month intervention improved linkage to care and viral suppression.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 02/28/2024
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Update on Mpox Vaccination Rates
JYNNEOS vaccine coverage remains highly variable across jurisdictions with low uptake of the second dosage, as of November 2023 data.News Article updated on 01/08/2024 -
EHE Expenditures Report Manual
Instructions on how all EHE recipients can access, complete, and submit the EHE Expenditures Report.Resource updated 02/26/2024
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Positive Peers Mobile App
The Positive Peers app motivates youth and young adults with HIV to stay engaged in HIV care through self-management tools and virtual support. Although specific outcomes vary by age group, individuals who used the app were more likely to attend their medical appointments, receive labs, and reach viral suppression.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/14/2023
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Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan Summary Statement Overview
HRSA/CDC review of the HIV Integrated Prevention and Care Plan Summary Statement, CY 2022-2026.Resource updated 08/03/2023
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TransActivate: HIV Care Engagement for Transgender Latinas
Project to enhance the provision of HIV care for Latina transgender women in Los Angeles County.Resource updated 01/17/2024
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Best Practices Highlight: New York City Medical Home Model
A New York City HIV medical home model has documented significant improvements in care re-engagement and viral suppression.Blog updated 08/23/2023
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A Selection of Community Engagement Tools
Access these National Academy of Medicine and RWHAP consumer engagement tools.News Article updated on 06/23/2023 -
Bottom-Up Project
The Bottom-Up Project is a multi-organizational initiative focused on leveraging health information exchange data and peer navigation. Using real-time clinical data, in combination with linkage to HIV care and social services, the Bottom-Up Project locates and reengages people with HIV who are not currently in medical care and are not virally suppressed. Through this collaboration, over half of patients on the lost-to-follow-up list were found and invited to enroll in the linkage to care/reengagement program.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/03/2024
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Apply now for June ESCALATE Ending Stigma Training for Community
Upcoming NMAC ESCALATE Training: June 17-21, Washington, DC Metro
This training focuses on combating HIV stigma and discrimination through cultural humility. This training will engage in tough conversations and tackle unconscious bias. Open to DMV locals (District of Columbia, Maryland, & Virginia)
Event updated 04/15/2024
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New Tools on Quality Improvement and People with Lived Experience
Participation of people with lived experience in quality improvement work to enhance health outcomes of people with HIV.Blog updated 05/08/2024
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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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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