PrEP Process Map Example PrEP Process Map Example Molly Rafferty Monday, September 18, 2023 0 7188 HITEQ Center, September 2023 This resource is an example of a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Process Map. Process maps can be used to document health center workflows. Read more
Sensitive Information and the Electronic Patient Record Sensitive Information and the Electronic Patient Record Molly Rafferty Wednesday, July 26, 2023 0 6154 HITEQ Center, June 2023 With nearly 100% of community health centers utilizing electronic health records (EHR) to care for patients, focus has pivoted from implementation and new workflow development to enhancement in order to drive value and reflect patient needs and population trends. EHR technology presents potential opportunities and significant constraints. Providers frequently document and share potentially sensitive information in the EHR, such as risk for intimate partner violence (IPV), consistent offers... Read more
Health IT Optimization for Effective PrEP Services Health IT Optimization for Effective PrEP Services Molly Rafferty Thursday, June 29, 2023 0 5768 HITEQ Center, June 2023 Health centers are increasingly interested in embedding oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) programs into primary care, which calls for the embedding of PrEP care processes into electronic health record (EHR) systems. Health centers have had success with automation in HIV testing, and are looking to apply automated algorithms, order sets, and templates to the development of PrEP programs. This resource outlines EHR and health information technology (IT) configurations and tools that support... Read more
Resources for Expanding PrEP Services in your Health Center Resources for Expanding PrEP Services in your Health Center HITEQ Center Friday, June 24, 2022 0 9467 Curated PrEP resources for health centers, compliation in 2022. HITEQ compiled this resource library for health centers, which houses actionable PrEP resources including checklists, pocket guides, and billing guidance. This curated set of resources aims to assist health centers in accessing those resources that directly address current PrEP challenges. Read more
Using Your EHR to Identify Patients Who May Benefit from PrEP at Your Health Center Using Your EHR to Identify Patients Who May Benefit from PrEP at Your Health Center Jamal Refuge Monday, January 11, 2021 0 21524 Identifying candidates for PrEP can be challenging but not impossible. The first step to finding the right candidates involves understanding the criteria for PrEP. Not everyone is a great candidate for PrEP or can adhere to the frequent testing and monitoring required of PrEP patients. Some patients are comfortable using condoms and other HIV prevention methods, and providers should respect and affirm their decision. Read more
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), and Other HIV Prevention Strategies: Billing and Coding Guide Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), and Other HIV Prevention Strategies: Billing and Coding Guide HITEQ Center Friday, December 13, 2019 0 16379 Developed by NASTAD, updated in 2023 The goal of this guide is to provide up-to-date information and best practices for coding, billing, and denial resolution for PrEP and PEP services. Health department staff are encouraged to share this resource with grantees, community partners, and other health care providers billing for HIV prevention services. Read more
Closing the PrEP Care Gap with TelePrEP Closing the PrEP Care Gap with TelePrEP Caitlin Tricomi 5/8/2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 0 2657 Training for Health Centers In this session, attendees learned from the HITEQ Center and Housing Works about the TelePrEP model. It also showcased the successes and challenges Housing Works faced with regards to their TelePrEP program. Read more
HITEQ Highlights: PrEP Process Mapping Team Toolkit Demonstration HITEQ Highlights: PrEP Process Mapping Team Toolkit Demonstration Jodie Albert 1/30/2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 0 2998 HITEQ Highlights Webinar Is your health center currently in the process of implementing or revamping your pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) workflow? This HITEQ webinar taught participants how to use our PrEP Process Mapping Toolkit, which is designed to support team-based learning, reflection, and action on the use of process mapping as a tool to document PrEP clinical and EHR workflows. Your health center team can follow the steps outlined in the toolkit to develop a process map of an existing or planned PrEP... Read more
Opportunities and Strategies to Optimize PrEP Uptake in Key Communities Caila Kilson-Kuchtic 3/22/2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 0 8895 Health HIV Medical Education Activity Description: PrEP continues to be underused by people who could benefit from it, especially those who face health disparities. Of the 1.2 million people in the U.S. who can benefit from taking PrEP, only about 23% have used PrEP. Data on PrEP coverage shows that racial/ethnic minorities, sexual minorities, youth, and women access PrEP at even lower rates. The interactive live webinar will feature perspectives of multiple diverse HIV prevention experts on PrEP uptake among relevant... Read more
Improving UDS Clinical Quality Measure Performance: Increasing HIV Prevention in Primary Care Improving UDS Clinical Quality Measure Performance: Increasing HIV Prevention in Primary Care HITEQ Center 11/17/2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 0 13667 HITEQ Highlights Webinar Primary care plays a key role in ending the HIV epidemic. The Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative launched across HHS in 2019, setting forth four key strategies also called the “four pillars” of ending the HIV epidemic. Primary care in federally qualified health centers figures centrally into these efforts, evidenced by the addition of several HIV screening and prevention measures and metrics in the Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting. This webinar reviewed the outcomes of... Read more
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