Rapid Start: Is the South Ready? A Conversation on How It Can Be Done
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
Timely antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, linkage, and retention in care are critical keys for the optimal outcomes in patients with HIV infection. Implementing an open access process for medical, mental, and intensive case management care gives patients the ability to better achieve medication adherence and viral load suppression.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
North Carolina's HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Unit, along with Western North Carolina Community Health Services and Carolina Family Health Center -- two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) -- has initiated a pilot rapid antiretroviral treatment (ART) program utilizing carryover funds and a streamlined HIV Medication Assistance Program application process. Preliminary data will be shared on the success of the pilot program.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This presentation will review findings and lessons learned after implementing a pilot rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation protocol into an existing federally qualified health center (FQHC) setting. Presenters will describe the processes used for rapid linkage, benefits eligibility assessment, and provider appointment with ART initiation.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The Howard University National HIV Curriculum Integration Project (H-NIP) is expanding the HIV clinical workforce by assisting medical, nursing, pharmacy and other health profession programs at historically black colleges and universities to integrate the National HIV Curriculum e-Learning Platform into their education and training curricula.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The Clinician Consultation Center receives calls regarding pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in conception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. The session will focus on the organization’s experience, as well as current data and expert opinion, to discuss best practices for HIV prevention in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETCs) provide a network of regional and national centers that are providing education and disseminating best practices, guidelines, and interventions to build workforce capacity within health care and other settings to operationalize and support the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/01/2023
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/15/2024
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RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/18/2024
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Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 05/28/2024
University Health System’s peer engagement initiative employs peers, alongside Patient Navigators, to provide support and improve linkage and retention to care for youth, women, infants, and children. Group support activities and a chat-enabled website are two of the methods used to continually engage our population of focus.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This workshop will share youth-tailored innovative approaches, such as integrated mental health and clinical nutrition services for peer support, facilitated transportation conducted by case managers via a rideshare program for youth clients, and a grading system to assess individual readiness and help guide transition to adult care.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
With integrative, patient-centered care, the organization’s interdisciplinary team approach to caring for patients with HIV has achieved a retention rate of 95% and the viral load suppression of patients with HIV to 95%.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Implementation of innovations for End the HIV Epidemic (EHE) efforts requires innovative research/community collaborations. This session presents LA County’s efforts to prepare for long-acting injectable treatment, Miami’s pilot of telemedicine for test-and-treat at a syringe services program, and Philadelphia’s partnership to evaluate a U=U campaign.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023