1. In+care 04: Viral Load Suppression Factors Influencing Data
Viral Load suppression = Percentage of HIV+ patients, regardless of age, with viral load of less than 200 copies/ml at last viral load in the measurement year.
Highlights of Data
VL Suppression rose from 38.52% in 2011 to 80.17% in 8/2013
RHG’s goal was 70% by 12/2012-reached goal by 6/2013
New goal set in 6/2013: 80%-- reached this goal as of 8/2013!
Strategies Used to Improve VL Suppression
Data Review/Clean Up Monthly
FT Provider = Increased Access
FT Provider = Improved Monitoring
Patients Offered Treatment Earlier
Increased Patient Education
at Every Visit by Provider
Reinforced by Nurse & CMs
Focus on CD4 & VL
Patients given “My Labs” tracking card with CD4 & VL documented
Treatment Adherence Nurse Visits
Quicker Access to ADAP/Meds
Factors Influencing Data
12/1/ Data entry issues; transfer of provider & large amount of patients in measurement year
2/1/ /1/2012 Part-time/Contract Provider; Short one CM position
12/1/ New Full-time Provider; Fully Staffed