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Indiana State Report: RVIPP Winter Meeting Highlights and Updates from ISDH – February 2010

The Indiana State Report from the RVIPP Winter Meeting held in Chicago on February 3-4, 2010, outlines significant updates and changes affecting the STD program at ISDH. Key topics covered include turnaround time improvements in laboratory processes, efforts towards expedited partner therapy (EPT), and ongoing challenges with the Medical Licensing Board. Additionally, the report highlights testing initiatives, particularly regarding CT and GC specimens, and funding received for testing special populations through CDC grants. Collaboration and legislative support challenges are also discussed.

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Indiana State Report: RVIPP Winter Meeting Highlights and Updates from ISDH – February 2010

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  1. Indiana State Report RVIPP Winter Meeting Chicago, Feb. 3-4, 2010

  2. What’s New? • Change • Turnaround Time • EPT and FDT Update • Testing initiatives

  3. Substantial Changes within ISDH affect STD Program in 2009

  4. 2009 ISDH Lab Turnaround Time • Good news! 2.34 days in lab (receipt until report) • Bad news! 6.13 days in transit (collection until receipt at Lab) • Reasons • Courier

  5. Expedited Partner and Field Delivered Therapy for CT/GC • EPT efforts continue; stumbling block with Medical Licensing Board due to state medical association • Work begins now with ISMA; Commissioner supports legislation; Governor prefers negotiation • FDT in place in 5/10 districts with 2 more planned

  6. Testing Initiatives • Discussion with state Lab about oral/rectal specimens for CT/GC will occur • Money received for CT testing of special populations by ISDH through CDC Preventive Health Block Grant

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