Rapid Initiation of ART in Diverse HIV Care Settings in the District of Columbia

Implementation of rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation is beset with clinical and process challenges. Three clinical providers will share their lessons learned from developing a program and delivering care in various care settings (pediatric, adult, and walk-in clinic).

Learning Objectives

1. Learn successes and barriers to program development and implementation of rapid ART initiation in RWHAP-funded settings.
2. Learn two ways in which the D.C. Department of Health has promoted expansion of rapid ART initiation across the Ryan White provider network.
3. Compare clinical processes and challenges for rapid ART initiation and follow-up among different RW-funded clinical settings.