Strategies to Increase Retention in Care Among Diverse Patient Populations
Examples of how agencies address bias and stigma in order to improve the patient care experiences of underserved and vulnerable individuals.
Resource updated 08/28/2023
Examples of how agencies address bias and stigma in order to improve the patient care experiences of underserved and vulnerable individuals.
Resource updated 08/28/2023
Webinars and other special events by HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau.
Resource updated 01/09/2024
In response to clinic operation curtailments during COVID-19 lockdowns, telehealth services have expanded across the nation.
Blog updated 01/17/2023
This workshop will describe how the Los Angeles Area AETC developed an inter-professional practice (IPP) program with the Charles Drew NP program, USC’s School of Pharmacy, UCLA’s School of Medicine, and the West LA’s psychiatric residency program -- along with five Ryan White clinics -- to help develop the next generation of HIV teams.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This workshop will describe how to develop and implement an integrated team with peers, case managers, behavioral health providers, and medical providers to engage and retain out-of-care women of color in HIV care and treatment.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Given rising HIV diagnoses within the Latinx community, this presentation provides a holistic primer on patient-centered care for Latinx folks, de-emphasizing the ‘one size fits all' approach by considering the diversity and cultural nuances within the community. This presentation is for those newly interacting with the Latinx community or those seeking to strengthen existing relationships.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The Integrated HIV/AIDS Planning Technical Assistance Center (IHAP TAC) will describe data utilization for priority setting and resource allocation (PSRA) and the importance of partnerships for PSRA decision-making. The session will cover key definitions, requirements, emerging models, tips, and resources. RWHAP Part A and B recipients will present strategies for optimizing the PSRA process.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Guide to help HIV care and prevention planning groups with development of their Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plans, covering the stages of integrated planning, exemplary examples, and health department changes to enhance care/prevention integration.
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/15/2024
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/18/2024
Blog updated 04/10/2023
Blog updated 07/01/2024
This report highlights projects found to offer highly effective (and replicable) approaches to integrating buprenorphine-based medication-assisted treatment into HIV/AIDS primary care. Chapters outline the processes programs need to put in place, including meeting DATA 2000 regulatory requirements, achieving institutional buy-in, implementing staff training requirements, and evaluating processes and outcomes.
Resource updated 04/02/2024
Blog updated 09/06/2022
A culturally sensitive, participant-driven, Spanish-language group for Latina women with HIV promoted engagement in HIV services. Many participants had never previously engaged in support services. The increased participation resulted in multiple positive outcomes, including HIV viral load suppression, reduced stigma and isolation, engagement in mental health services, and increased community advocacy.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This session will discuss how to reduce the percentage of HIV patients who are out of care. Participants will learn to use a multi-disciplinary team approach to identify patients who are truly out of care, pinpoint the most effective approach toward contacting patients to be brought back into HIV care, and maintain the patient’s HIV care.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
New HIV infections continue to rise among members of the Latinx community, especially youth. To reverse this increasing trend, it is important to recognize the social, economic, linguistic, and cultural barriers that hinder the prevention and treatment efforts for HIV when developing an outreach strategy.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource updated 06/09/2022