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After extensive reviews and updates, the National HIV Curriculum 3rd Edition launched on September 1 to start a new 3-year CE accreditation period.News Article updated on 09/27/2023
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Using Graphs to Analyze and Share Performance Data
Review of graphical tools for use in analysis and presentation of quality improvement data.Resource updated 10/31/2023
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Program Letter: Role of RWHAP in Addressing STIs and Mpox
State AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs), which provide medications for people with HIV who lack health coverage. play "a critical role in addressing STIs for people with HIV"News Article updated on 05/24/2023 -
Designing an Automated Disparities Calculator
Review of the process of building a disparities calendar.Resource updated 08/17/2023
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STI Implementation Plan Released
HHS has released an implementation plan on specific actions for entities to take in preventing and treating sexually transmitted infections (STI).News Article updated on 06/13/2023 -
Southern Interventions: Select Best Practices
Interventions applied in Southern locations, with evidence that they improve HIV care outcomes.Blog updated 08/31/2023
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Replicating Innovative HIV Care Strategies in the RWHAP
Webinar series featuring HIV care innovations developed under HRSA SPNS projects.Resource updated 04/02/2024
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All About The Thinking Six Hats
Review of Six Hats lateral thinking problem solving tool.Resource updated 07/25/2023
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Using Quality Improvement to Improve Staff Satisfaction
Review of a technique for improving a program's culture of quality improvement.Resource updated 07/25/2023
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JumpstART
JumpstART launched in 2016 as part of New York State’s Ending the Epidemic initiative, changing the service delivery model of eight sexual health clinics to include an initial prescription of ART after an HIV diagnosis and prior to linkage to the community provider. Between November 2016 and September 2018, 60% of JumpstART clients received ART on the same day as diagnosis. JumpstART clients were also more likely to reach viral suppression within three months compared to non-JumpstART clients.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 12/15/2023
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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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Clinical Trial: New Gonorrhea Treatment Effective
A single dose of a novel oral antibiotic called zoliflodacin has been found to be as safe and effective as standard therapy for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea in an international Phase 3 non-inferiority clinical trial.News Article updated on 11/16/2023 -
Finding Bright Spots: A Positive Deviance Approach to Improvement
A presentation on A Positive Deviance Approach to Improvement.Resource updated 12/07/2023
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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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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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Building Effective Quality Improvement Meetings and Teams
Insights on designing and convening effective quality management meetings.Resource updated 02/16/2024
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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 -
PROMS & PREMS (Patient Reported Outcomes Measures [PROMS] and Patient Reported Experience Measures [PREMS]) Guide
How to elevate patient voices and use and interpret indicators (PROMS and PREMS), developed by CQII and pilot sites, that assess the quality of healthcare, including HIV treatment, and the health care experience based on individual feedback from patients.Resource updated 01/17/2024
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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