BVCOG-HIV Services http://hiv.bvcog.org/ en Copyright 2010 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:06:11 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 3Q RW 2009 Quality Report This table presents results for the time period October thru December 2009 (Ryan White Part B Third Quarter) showing the HRSA/HAB Tier 1 Clinical Performance Measures. Because services and client population vary widely in our provider angencies these also show great diversity. Please note additional comments below the chart.

Service Outcome Measures CA DPCHC PU SAAF CTSS WMCPHD
Medical Visits: Percentage of (served) clients with HIV infection who had 2 or more medical visits in an HIV care setting in the measurement year. 82.5% 83% 76.6% 46.9% 54.5% 93.2%
CD4 T-cell count: Percentage of (served) clients with HIV infection who had 2 or more CD4 T-cell counts performed in the measurement year. 88.2% 81.8% 65.6% 77.6% 40.6% 93.2%
HAART: Percentage of (served) clients with AIDS who were prescribed HAART. 95.8% 97.4% 15% 93.1% 95.6% 100%
PCP Prophylaxis: Percentage of (served) clients with HIV infection and a CD4 T-cell count below 200 cells/mm who were prescribed PCP prophylaxis. 93.8% 91.7% 31.6% 87.5% 80% 100.0%
ARV Therapy For Pregnant Women: Percentage of (served) pregnant women with HIV infection who are prescribed antiretroviral therapy. 100% 60% [100%] 50% N/A N/A N/A
Our service providers have been tracking statistics on these five quality measurements for more than a year. The agencies now have a good understanding of what data is required to capture these statistics, but some of the reporting parameters include clients no longer served by the agency and exclude those who have recently entered into care with the agency. The ARV Therapy For Pregnan Women measure has proved to be challenging both because of numerous restrictions on who is counted and the extremely low client count (this quarter a total of 13 women are tracked in the six provider organizations). Results in brackets reflect the provider's assessment of the reported measure. In spite of these challenges, all of our contractors continue to improve their performance in these areas. ]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2010/02/quarter_three.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2010/02/quarter_three.html Reports Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:06:11 -0600 HOPWA Reallocation Request Following is the HOPWA Reallocation Request Form. If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Hanle. Once the form is complete, please send it and any additional documentation to Kristi Hanle, khanle@bvcog.org.

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]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2010/01/hopwa_reallocation_request.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2010/01/hopwa_reallocation_request.html Forms, Reports Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:35:22 -0600 Subcontractor Quarterly Report Following is the Ryan White Title II and State Services Quarterly Report form.

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]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2010/01/subcontractor_quarterly_report.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2010/01/subcontractor_quarterly_report.html Forms, Reports Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:22:45 -0600 Renewal Application for 2010-2011 Ryan White B, State Services, and HOPWA Please find below the documents necessary to complete the renewal applications for 2010-2011 Ryan White Part B, State Services, and HOPWA. All items are due to BVCOG by close of business on Friday, January 15, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Crystal Crowell at ccrowell@bvcog.org

Renewal Guidance
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Narrative Forms
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Ryan White Budget Forms
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State Services Budget Forms
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HOPWA Budget Forms
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Ryan White Attachment C
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State Services Attachment C
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]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/12/renewal_application_for_201020_1.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/12/renewal_application_for_201020_1.html Contractors Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:24:21 -0600 1Q RW 2009 Quality Report This table presents results for the time period April- June 2009 (Ryan White B First Quarter) of the HRSA/HAB Tier 1 Clinical Performance Measures. Please note there are many reasons for variation and the values posted. More information is posted below the table.

Service Outcome Measures CA DPCHC PU SAAF CTSS WMCPHD
Medical Visits: Percentage of (served) clients with HIV infection who had 2 or more medical visits in an HIV care setting in the measurement year. 84.2% 90.0% 72.0% 55.8% 23.1% 99.0%
CD4 T-cell count: Percentage of (served) clients with HIV infection who had 2 or more CD4 T-cell counts performed in the measurement year. 78.6% 83.3% 60.8% 79.1% 18.3% 93.0%
HAART: Percentage of (served) clients with AIDS who were prescribed HAART. 93.6% 95.3% 16.2% 96.0% 95.8% 100%
PCP Prophylaxis: Percentage of (served) clients with HIV infection and a CD4 T-cell count below 200 cells/mm who were prescribed PCP prophylaxis. 73.9% 91.3% 46.0% 83.3% 94.1% 100.0%
ARV Therapy For Pregnant Women: Percentage of (served) pregnant women with HIV infection who are prescribed antiretroviral therapy. 100% 100% 0.0% N/A N/A N/A

Many things might wildly affect your scores at this point: Bad or missing data in ARIES; Lack of consistency between agencies in how data is entered in ARIES. This is a baseline measurement and is intended for informational purposes. Comparisons between providers are not entirely possible because of limitations in data entry and differences in processes.

]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/09/1q_rw_2009_quality_report.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/09/1q_rw_2009_quality_report.html Reports Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:24:00 -0600 AIDS Pharmaceutical Assistance Program Resource Guide The following is a listing of pharmaceutical assistance programs compiled by Bexar County Department of Community Investment's Ryan White Program Office. Eligibility requirements vary for each program so please check carefully to determine if a client is able to receive benefits.

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]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/06/aids_pharmaceutical_assistance.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/06/aids_pharmaceutical_assistance.html Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:11:59 -0600 Contract Amendment Request Form Please use the following form when requesting a contract amendment. When complete, please send the form and any necessary documentation to Kristi Hanle, khanle@bvcog.org.

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]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/05/contract_amendment_request_for.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/05/contract_amendment_request_for.html Forms, Reports Thu, 28 May 2009 10:47:42 -0600 2009-2010 State Services Awards The Brazos Valley Council of Governments has awarded the following funds for the provision of HIV/AIDS services in each of the five HIV service delivery areas (HSDAs) of the Central Texas Planning Area:

Austin HSDA

Four agencies in the Austin HSDA were awarded a total of $531,459 in the following service categories:

Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services $159,760
Mental Health Services $20,000
Health Insurance Premium and Cost Sharing Assistance $62,000
AIDS Pharmaceutical Assistance - Local $20,000
Case Management - Non-Medical $238,699
Food Bank/Home Delivered Meals $8,000
Non-Medical Transportation Services $23,000

The following agencies were awarded funding:

City of Austin Community Care Services Department
Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services $156,255
Mental Health Services $20,000
AIDS Pharmaceutical Assistance - Local $20,000

AIDS Services of Austin
Health Insurance Premium and Cost Sharing Assistance $57,000

Community Action, Inc.
Case Management - Non-Medical $238,699
Food Bank/Home Delivered Meals $8,000
Non-Medical Transportation Services $22,000

Bryan-College Station HSDA Project Unity was awarded a total of $79,861. Services will be conducted by AIDS Services of Brazos Valley, which is part of Project Unity, for the following service categories:

Case Management - Non-Medical $47,000
Non-Medical Transportation Services $23,495
Food Bank/Home Delivered Meals $5,000
Oral Health Care $4,366

Concho Plateau HSDA San Angelo AIDS Foundation received an award of $64,418 in the following service categories:

Case Management - Non-Medical $50,774
Non-Medical Transportation Services $8,644
Food Bank/Home Delivered Meals $5,000

Temple HSDA United Way of the Greater Fort Hood Area received $85,538. Central Texas Support Services, an agency of UWGFH, will provide services in the following categories:

Case Management - Non-Medical $61,000
Non-Medical Transportation Services $10,000
Food Bank/Home Delivered Meals $5,000
Oral Health Care $9,538

Waco HSDA The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District was awarded $93,839 for the following service categories:

Case Management - Non-Medical $40,000
Oral Health Care $10,000
Non-Medical Transportation Services $18,249
Food Bank/Home Delivered Meals $15,000
Medical Nutrition Therapy $10,590

]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/05/20092010_state_services_awards.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/05/20092010_state_services_awards.html Tue, 12 May 2009 08:26:42 -0600 2009-2010 Ryan White Part B Awards The Brazos Valley Council of Governments has awarded the following funds for the provision of HIV/AIDS services in each of the five HIV service delivery areas (HSDAs) of the Central Texas Planning Area:
Austin HSDA
Four agencies in the Austin HSDA were awarded a total of $997,145 in the following service categories:
Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services $740,145
Mental Health Services $70,000
Oral Health Care $80,000
Health Insurance Premium and Cost Sharing Assistance $42,000
AIDS Pharmaceutical Assistance - Local $65,000

The following agencies were awarded funding:

City of Austin Community Care Services Department
Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services $643,260
AIDS Pharmaceutical Assistance - Local $55,562

AIDS Services of Austin
Oral Health Care $80,000
Health Insurance Premium and Cost Sharing Assistance $20,533

Waterloo Counseling Center
Mental Health Services $70,000

Community Action, Inc.
Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services $96,885
Health Insurance Premium and Cost Sharing Assistance $21,467
AIDS Pharmaceutical Assistance - Local $9,438

Bryan-College Station HSDA Project Unity was awarded a total of $284,559. Services will be conducted by AIDS Services of Brazos Valley, which is part of Project Unity, for the following service categories:

Case Management - Non-Medical $142,053
Medical Case Management $56,006
Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services $37,500
AIDS Pharmaceutical Assistance-Local $14,500
Oral Health Care $15,000
Health Insurance Premium & Cost Sharing Assistance $17,000
Mental Health Services $2,000
Substance Abuse Services - Outpatient $500

Concho Plateau HSDA San Angelo AIDS Foundation received an award of $177,549 in the following service categories:

Case Management - Non-Medical $21,000
AIDS Pharmaceutical Assistance-Local $21,274
Oral Health Care $10,574
Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services $106,686
Mental Health Services $3,000
Health Insurance Premium & Cost Sharing Assistance $15,015

Temple HSDA United Way of the Greater Fort Hood Area received $306,875. Central Texas Support Services, an agency of UWGFH, will provide services in the following categories:

Case Management - Non-Medical $143,500
Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services $16,832
AIDS Pharmaceutical Assistance - Local $55,000
Oral Health Care $59,681
Health Insurance Premium & Cost Sharing Assistance $22,682
Mental Health Services $9,000

Waco HSDA The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District was awarded $336,973 for the following service categories:

Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services $51,000
Case Management - Non-Medical $113,973
Medical Case Management $60,000
AIDS Pharmaceutical Assistance - Local $30,000
Oral Health Care $54,000
Health Insurance Premium & Cost Sharing Assistance $25,000
Mental Health Services $3,000

]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/05/20092010_ryan_white_part_b_awa.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/05/20092010_ryan_white_part_b_awa.html Mon, 11 May 2009 15:55:04 -0600 Reallocation Request Form Please use the following form for all reallocation requests. When complete please send the form to Courtney McElhaney, cmcelhaney@bvcog.org, and Kristi Hanle, khanle@bvcog.org.

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]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/04/reallocation_request_form.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/04/reallocation_request_form.html Forms, Reports Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:34:02 -0600 BVCOG HIV Program Policies BVCOG HIV Program policies and procedures were last updated in August 2008. This includes policies and procedures for the Administrative Agency and HIV subcontractors regarding contracts, monitoring, planning, and data management. To download the policies, click here.

]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/03/bvcog_hiv_program_policies.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/03/bvcog_hiv_program_policies.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:23:47 -0600 3Q RW 2008 Quality Report This table presents results for the time period October - December 2008 (Ryan White B Third Quarter) of the HRSA/HAB Tier 1 Clinical Performance Measures. Please note there are many reasons for variation and the values posted. More information is posted below the table.

Service Outcome Measures CA DPCHC PU SAAF CTSS WMCPHD
Medical Visits: Percentage of (served) clients with HIV infection who had 2 or more medical visits in an HIV care setting in the measurement year. 83.7% 80.7% 60.0% 79.6% 56.0% 63.4%
CD4 T-cell count: Percentage of (served) clients with HIV infection who had 2 or more CD4 T-cell counts performed in the measurement year. 80.1% 80.7% 54.6% 65.3% 42.4% 49.3%
HAART: Percentage of (served) clients with AIDS who were prescribed HAART. 70.0% 64.6% 10.7% 93.1% 98.3% 90.5%
PCP Prophylaxis: Percentage of (served) clients with HIV infection and a CD4 T-cell count below 200 cells/mm who were prescribed PCP prophylaxis. 34.6% 24.7% 0.0% 66.7% 74.1% 7.7%
ARV Therapy For Pregnant Women: Percentage of (served) pregnant women with HIV infection who are prescribed antiretroviral therapy. 100% 22.2% N/A N/A N/A N/A

Many things might wildly affect your scores at this point: Bad or missing data in ARIES; Lack of consistency between agencies in how data is entered in ARIES. This is a baseline measurement and is intended for informational purposes. Comparisons between providers are not entirely possible because of limitations in data entry and differences in processes.

]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/02/3q_rw_2008_quality_report.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/02/3q_rw_2008_quality_report.html Contractors Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:24:47 -0600 2009 National Quality Center Technical Assistance (TA) Call Schedule NQC has announced the schedule for the 2009 National TA Conference Calls. NQC hosts monthly National TA Calls on a variety of topics to highlight key quality improvement concepts and methodologies. Using webcasting technologies, participants can review the actual presentation slides and engage presenters in the Q&A session during the TA Call. Part-specific examples are provided and fellow grantees share their experiences and best practices.

2009 TA Call Schedule
- February 12, 3-4pm ET: Overview of Quality Improvement Learning Opportunities (new)
- March 12, 3-4pm ET: Effective Quality Improvement Meetings and Teams (new)
- April 9, 3-4pm ET: Writing and Updating Your Quality Management Plan
- May 14, 3-4pm ET: Developing a QM Action Plan (new)
- June 11, 3-4pm ET: Integrating HAB Core Measures Into your QM Program
- July 9, 3-4pm ET: Engaging Consumers in Quality Improvement
- August 13, 3-4pm ET: Quality Management for Case Managers and Non-Clinical Care (new)
- September 10, 3-4pm ET: Supporting Patient Self-Management
- October 8, 3-4pm ET: Improving Patient Retention
- November 12, 3-4pm ET: Health Literacy (new)
- December 10, 3-4pm ET: Lessons Learned from the Cross-Part Collaborative (new)

Participants must register for calls in advance. Registration for the calls opens several weeks before the call takes place. To learn more about the TA calls or to register, click here

]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/02/2009_national_quality_center_t.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/02/2009_national_quality_center_t.html Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:42:18 -0600 DSHS Conference Call on Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing The following PowerPoint presentation was provided for a technical assistance conference call held by DSHS on January 26, 2009. The topic for the call was Managing Acute HIV Infection: Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT) and was presented by Nick Curry, MD, MPH of the Infectious Diseases Prevention Section of the Texas Department of State Health Services.

NAAT Presentation Download file PPT

]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/01/dshs_conference_call_on_nuclei.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/01/dshs_conference_call_on_nuclei.html Contractors Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:08:13 -0600 Revised DSHS Glossary of Services - January 2009 DSHS has revised the HIV Taxonomy (Glossary of Services). In this update, a change has been made to the Housing Services category to clarify the 24 month lifetime limit per household (HRSA HAB policy 99-02). The notation on that service has been changed to clarify that the 24 month limit applies only to housing services funded by Ryan White monies and does not apply to housing services funded utilizing State Services funds. Please note: this does not affect HOPWA services in any way.

January 2009 HIV Glossary of Services: Download file PDF

]]> http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/01/revised_dshs_glossary_of_servi.html http://hiv.bvcog.org/2009/01/revised_dshs_glossary_of_servi.html Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:15:29 -0600