ARTAS Linkage Case Management Tools

Summary prepared by the AETC Engagement in Care Workgroup

Description

• Short-term (5 or fewer sessions over 90 day period) evidence-based intervention. To link and engage HIV+ persons into care and transition them into long-term case management services as needed

Strengths

• Focuses on the linkage and engagement of People with HIV into care as soon as possible (<1 year) after initial HIV diagnosis
• Strengths-based or person-centered case management
• More effective with those >25 years old. Not currently substance (non-IVD) using, Hispanic-identifying, stably housed, and co-located HIV medical care and linkage case management services

Challenges

• Staffing, training (3-day initial training), and strong interagency collaboration necessary

Resources Required

• Designated staff with appropriate training; strong communication and linkage between ALCM and HIV testing providers/department (DOH, ED, CBO, etc.)

Model Programs

• County of LA –Public Health Division HIV and STD Programs
  Contact: Amy Wohl
  Email: [email protected]
• MAI Program, Florida Department of Health
  Contact: Bridget Giles
  Phone: 850-245-4444, ext. 2442
  Email: [email protected]

Evidence

• Craw J.A., Gardner L.I., Marks G., Rapp R.C., Bosshart J., Duffus W.A., Rossman A., Coughlin S.L., Gruber D., Safford L.A., Overton J., Schmitt K. (2008). Brief Strengths-based Case Management Promotes Entry into HIV Medical Care: results of the antiretroviral treatment access study-II. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 47(5):597-606.

• Gardner L.I., Marks G., Craw J., Metsch L., Strathdee S., Anderson-Mahoney, P., del Rio, C. (2009). Antiretroviral Treatment Access Study Group. Demographic, psychological, and behavioral modifiers of the Antiretroviral Treatment Access Study (ARTAS) intervention. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 23(9):735-42.

• Bauman LJ, Braunstein S, Calderon Y, Chhabra R, Cutler B, Leider J, Rivera A, Sclafane J, Tsoi B, Watnick D. (2013). Barriers and Facilitators of Linkage to HIV Primary Care in New York City. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 64 Suppl 1:S20-6. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0b013e3182a99c19.

• Gilman B, Hidalgo J, Thomas C, Au M, Hargreaves M (2012). Linkages to Care for Newly Diagnosed Individuals Who Test HIV Positive in Nonprimary Care Settings. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 132-40. doi: 10.1089/apc.2011.0305. Epub 2012 Jan 16.

Tools

• Case Management Flow Chart, (nd) New York State Department of Health

• ARTAS Linkage Case Management Implementation Manual (2011)