Using Shared Measures among the AQMG to Increase Retention-In-Care among Alabama's Ryan White Clinics

The Alabama Quality Management Group (AQMG) is a consortium of quality leaders representing all Alabama RWHAP Part C and D clinics, over 80% of Alabama's HIV-diagnosed population. Data for Care Alabama (D4C-AL), a CDC-funded retention-in-care project, uses risk-stratification based on missed visits. It is currently being implemented at one site but will continue to be implemented over time.

Using Expanded Housing Categories to Improve Coordination and Service Provision for Clients: Lessons Learned from SPNS Initiatives

The panel will discuss experiences working with Ryan White and housing data, including the development of expanded housing definitions and findings from research. The workshop will engage participants to discuss what housing information is currently collected in their system and review what additional information it would be helpful to capture.

Integrating Oral Health and Primary Care

Learn about strategies for improving access to oral healthcare through better integration of electronic health and dental records and regular communication across dental and medical settings. Hear from recipients who participated in technical assistance site visits to improve oral health and primary care integration discuss experiences and lessons learned from their own integration efforts.

Avoiding the Data System Black Holes: Stakeholder-Driven Design to Increase Data Integration and Reduce Administrative Burden

Data systems are often black holes, where agencies enter data but are not able to efficiently access useful and actionable data back to take actions to improve services. Learn how the Connecticut Department of Health is using disruptive innovation and participatory design to provide useful tools and data to the front lines.

Implementing Evidence-Informed Interventions for People with HIV Who Have a History of Trauma and Addiction

This peer-led workshop will include skills-building interactive sessions about two evidence-informed interventions that address trauma and addictions among people with HIV, specifically Trauma-Informed Approach & Coordinated Assistance and Navigation for Growth and Empowerment (TIA/CHANGE) and Seeking Safety.

Establishing an Emergency Department Opt-Out HIV Screening Program: Preliminary Results and Response to Lessons Learned

Establishing an opt-out HIV screening program in the emergency department has almost quadrupled HIV screening rates and has identified new and out-of-care cases. Utilizing a continuous quality improvement approach has allowed it to become a catalyst to improve workflows for other gaps in University Medical Center of Southern Nevada's HIV care continuum process.

Engagement/Re-engagement of Clients through the Provision of Personalized Assistance and Support

This session will discuss engagement and re-engagement of newly diagnosed clients and clients lost to care through the provision of personalized assistance and support designed to increase access to specialty care.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe creation of a personalized client engagement/re-engagement program strategy.
  2. Detail contents of monthly support groups.
  3. Outline different engagement/re-engagement strategies for newly diagnosed clients and clients lost to care.

Designing From the Margins: HIV Care at the Intersections of Substance Use Disorder, Homelessness and Incarceration

Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program uses an innovative care model, designed from the margins, to meet the complex needs of people living at the intersections of HIV, homelessness, substance use disorder, and incarceration. Such models hold promise for closing HIV care and prevention equity gaps for this hyper-vulnerable group.