TABLE 1.
Comparison of Service Delivery Protocols in Fast Track 1.0 Versus 2.0
Fast Track 1.0 | Fast Track 2.0 | |
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HIV testing | Conducted in client's home or PS field office by DIS. Rapid fourth-generation with confirmatory DBS, if indicated. | Referred to SHC for rapid and confirmatory testing. Offered HTK delivery with support. |
Telehealth visit | Video call with SHC NP during PS visit, facilitated by DIS. | Stand-alone telephone call with SHC NP facilitated by DIS. |
STI testing | Community-based self-collection with delivery to SHC for processing. SHC NP followed up for treatment. | Screened for symptoms by SHC NP (during telehealth visit). Referred to SHC for testing and treatment. |
PrEP education/counseling | Provided in-person during PS visit by DIS and during telehealth visit by SHC NP. | Provided via telephone during PS notification by DIS and during telehealth visit by SHC NP. |
Contraceptive counseling | Not included. | Provided during telehealth visit by SHC NP. |
Insurance navigation | DIS screened for coverage that would allow easy continuation after immediate start. Otherwise, referred for insurance navigation at SHC or CBO. | SHC NP provides referral for all patients interested in PrEP. Provided via telephone by SHC Navigator. Enables immediate start at SHC visit. |
Medication start | Immediate starter pack of PrEP or ART (3–6 d) during PS in-person visit (if medically eligible and has coverage to continue medication—see financial navigation). | Immediate start (PrEP or ART) available at SHC visit. |
Linkage and referral | Priority SHC visit for patients who wanted linkage there; facilitated referral to CBOs. Primary follow-up for linkage is by DIS. | SHC appointment or facilitated referral to CBO. Follow-up is shared between SHC NP and DIS. |