Models
There are numerous strategies to identify individuals in HIV medical care who are at high risk of falling out of care; in addition, there are various targeted interventions and resources to avoid disengagement and improve clinical outcomes among this population. Following are examples of models utilized to improve retention in HIV medical care.
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Integrated HIV and Opioid Addiction Treatment with Buprenorphine
Intervention consisting of on-site buprenorphine treatment guided by an experienced HIV physician who is trained to incorporate motivational interviewing techniques into routine medical visits to provide substance use behavior counseling.
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HIV Care Coordination Promotes Care Re-engagement and Viral Suppression among People Who Have Been Out of HIV Medical Care
This study assessed the effectiveness of a Ryan White Part A-funded HIV Care Coordination Program for short-term care re-engagement and viral suppression among people without recent HIV medical care.
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A Walk-In Incentivized HIV Care Model: The Max Clinic
Evidence-based intervention: A high-intensity support, low-threshold care access clinic specifically for persons with HIV who have extensive barriers to HIV care.
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Patient-Centered HIV Care Model (PCHCM)
The Patient-Centered HIV Care Model integrates community-based HIV specialized pharmacists and HIV clinic medical providers to provide patient-centered care for persons with HIV.
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No Longer Lost: Trauma Informed Care Delivery and It’s Impact on Lost to Follow Up
This presentation was part of the 2020 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment.
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Data-Driven Strategies for HIV Care Re-Engagement: A Southern Perspective From Tennessee
This presentation highlights the Data to Care program coordinated by the Tennessee Department of Health. Participants will learn how data is used to identify people with HIV who are considered ‘out of care’ and how to successfully re-engage patients into HIV medical care and supportive services.
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A Novel Process for Determining Evidence and Impact of Retention and Re-Engagement Interventions for Dissemination
This presentation discusses results from the HRSA Special Projects of National Significance Evidence-Informed Approaches to Improving Health Outcomes for people with HIV project.
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Re-Engagement into HIV Care: An Urban Communities Model
This presentation focuses on reducing 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.
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Leveraging Electronic Health Records to Collect and Integrate Outcomes-Based Data in Care
As part of a Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) initiative Improving Health Outcomes through the Coordination of Supportive Employment and Housing Services, Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) updated its data management process to better document housing and employment service outcomes.
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Peer Engagement to Improve Linkage to Care and Retention in Care for Youth, Women, Infants, and Children
University Health (UH) uses peers and patient navigators to provide support, reduce barriers, and improve linkage and retention to care for women and youth with HIV.
