ESBD_383499_1732773512135_Appendix B - HIV-STD Policies and Procedures including Resources.docx

HIV/STD PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

· HIV/STD Program Policies | Texas DSHS DSHS HIV/STD program policies with supporting documents.

· HIV/STD Program Procedures | Texas DSHS DSHS HIV/STD program procedures with supporting documents.

· HIV/STD Security Policies and Procedures | Texas DSHS DSHS HIV/STD program security policies, procedures, and supporting documents.

· Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS) | Texas DSHS Guidelines for delivery of consistent quality services for DSHS HIV/STD contractors.

· Technical Assistance | Texas DSHS Program management guidance for DSHS HIV/STD contractors.

· Records Retention | Texas DSHS HHS records retention guidelines, schedules, and forms for use by DSHS HIV/STD contractors.

· Laws, Rules, and Authorization | Texas DSHS State and federal laws, rules, and authorization related to HIV/STD.

· HIV/STD Policies and Procedures | Texas DSHS All HIV/STD Policies and Procedures for contractors.

HOPWA

· Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS | Texas DSHS

· HOPWA Program Requirements and Guidance Guidance for programs providing HOPWA services.

· DSHS HOPWA Program Monitoring Tool Program monitoring to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, policies, standards and guidelines, and to ensure project sponsors implement the program efficiently, effectively and properly in each HSDA.

· Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS | Texas DSHS

· HOPWA Manual and Guides Outlines the program rules and guides HOPWA.

STANDARDS OF CARE AND RESOURCES

FOR HIV MEDICAL AND PSYCHOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACTORS

CLINICAL, CARE AND SUPPORT RESOURCES

· HIV Medical and Support Service Categories | Texas DSHS HIV services taxonomy for data collection/reporting and unit cost calculation of HIV-related medical and support services.

The service categories below are fundable though Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part B grant, DSHS State Services, and HOPWA formula funds. The service categories are subject to revision as new information, requirements, and/or guidance is received from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), the State of Texas, and/or DSHS.

Section 1. Core Medical Services Section 2. Support Services Section 3. Support Services (State Services Funds Only) Section 4. Health Insurance Program (HIP) Section 5. HOPWA Section 6. Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Section 7. Universal Standards – Monitoring Tools – Templates Section 8. Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Templates and Resources

· Testing and Treatment Guidelines | Texas DSHS Standards for the treatment of HIV and STDs.

· Texas HIV Case Management | Texas DSHS A review of case management for HIV in Texas.

· HIV Services Program Reports | Texas DSHS Required contractor forms used to collect and maintain relevant data.

· DSHS HIV/STD Clinical Quality Management Program | Texas DSHS Guidance for quality assurance and quality improvement.

· HIV and STD Services in Texas | Texas DSHS Directory of HIV and STD services available in Texas.

· Texas HIV Medication Program | Texas DSHS State ADAP program.

· Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program MAGI Documents | Texas DSHS Calculating income eligibility for Ryan White services and THMP medication assistance.

· HIV Patient Assistance Programs (PAP) | Texas DSHS Assistance in referring eligible clients to patient assistance programs.

· HIV Patient Assistance Programs (PAP) for Consumers | Texas DSHS Information for consumers.