Abstract
In light of evolving, 4th generation HIV diagnostics, more effective strategies to test, link, and retain clients in care, are needed. In New Jersey, USA medical facilities are twice as effective at engaging clients into HIV care as alternative screening entities including community based and public health screening facilities. The goal: Complete screening, confirmation, linkage and entry into care within 2 business days.
Highlights
In light of evolving, 4th generation HIV diagnostics, more effective strategies to test, link, and retain clients in care, are needed
A two-test, sequential rapid test algorithm (RTA) is used to expedite initial screen confirmation and linkage into care improving the percentage of positive clients linked into care
Clients testing positive in rapid-rapid sites are characterized as: NEW POSITIVES, RE-ENGAGED clients or as ALREADY IN CARE
Summary
4th generation HIV diagnostics, more effective strategies to test, link, and retain clients in care, are needed. In New Jersey, USA medical facilities are twice as effective at engaging clients into HIV care as alternative screening entities including community based and public health screening facilities. The goal: Complete screening, confirmation, linkage and entry into care within 2 business days
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