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In+care 04: Viral Load Suppression

In+care 04: Viral Load Suppression. 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

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In+care 04: Viral Load Suppression

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  1. In+care 04: Viral Load Suppression 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 12/1/2011 Data entry issues; transfer of provider & large amount of patients in measurement year 2/1/2012-10/1/2012 Part-time/Contract Provider; Short one CM position 12/1/2012 New Full-time Provider; Fully Staffed

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