Table 3.

Characteristics of patients tested for HIV in parallel vs. integrated screening models^a at a large, urban southeastern U.S. hospital emergency department, 2008–2013

^aIn the parallel screening model, designated HIV counselors screened for HIV in parallel with emergency department care. In the integrated screening model, nurse-based screening was integrated into patient triage.

^bZ-test between two proportions comparing parallel and integrated screening

^cDifference significant at α=0.05

HIV = human immunodeficiency virus

SD = standard deviation

NA = not applicable