How We Prevent
Testing is prevention – ensure that your patients know their HIV status. Persons aware of their HIV infection and who are engaged in medical care are less like to transmit HIV to others. These tools will help you build an integrated, sustainable HIV screening program.
Essential Resources and Implementation Tools – These essential elements will ensure the successful implementation of your routine HIV screening program. Everything you need is here to help navigate through the process including Texas law regarding:
- Consent
- Delivering test results and reporting
- HIV testing technology
- Medical and other support services
- Billing guidance
- Helpful hotlines and more.
Recommendations and Guidelines – Routine HIV screening is recommended as a standard of care in healthcare settings. Centers for Disease Control and the United States Preventive Services Task Force have published recommendations and guidelines to help clinicians implement routine HIV screening.
- 2021 CDC Guidelines
- US Preventive Services Task Force Grade A Recommendation
- National HIV/AIDS Strategy
Training – Ensuring clinicians and support staff are aware of the benefits of routine HIV screening is the first step toward a successful screening program. Be sure to train all staff including clinicians, support staff, and administrative leadership.
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