A. Ensure that clients attending the Public Health STD Clinic who receive a non-reactive HIV test but report risk factors for HIV exposure are offered Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) or nonoccupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP), along with support to start a prescription if necessary • Coordinate with clinic staff to enroll clients at risk for exposure to HIV in PrEP Coordination services that may include: assistance with ACA/Medicaid enrollment, financial counseling, pharmacy program enrollment, referrals for housing or food support, or others based on the needs of clients. • Purchase and distribute incentives to patients, including but not limited to gift cards, provision of transport to and/or from the clinic, and other relevant items to increase and ensure attendance at clinic for testing, treatment and/or prevention of HIV/STI based on an individual’s needs. • Provide a 30-day supply of PrEP to clients that accept the program while they work through insurance and other issues to secure continued use of PrEP, with support from the coordinator. • Provide an nPEP starter pack to clients with recent potential exposure to HIV, following clinical guidelines for prescription of nPEP. • Increase the number of clients started and retained on PrEP at 30-day and 90-day followup each year (within the 3 year grant cycle) by 10% or more, documented in the quarterly narrative report. B. Goal 2: Each year, within the three-year grant cycle, increase the number of partners using a linkage system for external HIV testing agencies, organizations, and other healthcare facilities to refer clients to the PrEP Coordinator at the STD Clinic • Increase partnerships with outside providers that refer clients to the PrEP Coordinator by 10%. • Promote PrEP Coordination and related clinic services by reaching out to clients via texting, advertising on social media, print materials and other methods. • Host at least 2 community outreach events a year to spread awareness of PrEP at the clinic or as part of other community events. C. Purchase supplies and materials, including office supplies, clinic supplies, printers and toner, technology and related equipment to improve workflow, as well as postage. • Objective 1: Ensure adequate supplies and materials for office and clinic staff to work productively and safely. • Objective 2: Purchase and utilize printers and related supplies, and technology like tablets to improve workflow for staff and patients.
