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Linkage and engagement in care among African-American heterosexual m en in an urban setting. Derek E. Spencer, MS, CRNP. THE JACQUES Initiative: A Comprehensive Continuum of Care for HIV Outreach, Testing, Linkage to Care, Medical Care and Treatment Support. HUB & SPOKE MODEL.
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Linkage and engagement in care among African-American heterosexual men in an urban setting Derek E. Spencer, MS, CRNP
THE JACQUES Initiative: A Comprehensive Continuum of Care for HIV Outreach, Testing, Linkage to Care, Medical Care and Treatment Support HUB & SPOKE MODEL Mignano, J.L. & Spencer, D.E. HIV Testing in Non-Traditional Settings. Workshop presentation at the United States Conference on AIDS, Chicago, Illinois, November 2011. Mignano, J.L. & Spencer, D.E. The JACQUES Initiative Comprehensive Testing and Outreach Model. Abstract and poster presented at the 2010 Ryan White Grantee Meeting/13th Annual Clinical Update, Washington D.C., August 23-26, 2010. Poster Number RYP 629.
JI’s Client Demographics as of December 31, 2011 & Baltimore City HIV incidence data, 2009
Comparison of Linkage to care for 1st and 2nd Primary Medical Care (PMC) Appointment, FY2011 (as of December 31, 2011) for Connect 2 Care versus Overall Part A Outreach Program *includes C2C, 11E, ED Testing, Project SHALEM (Phases 1 and 2) and JI/IHV
The mission of the JACQUES Initiative (J.I.) program is to provide a holistic care delivery model that provides long-term treatment success for urban populations infected with HIV. Our focus is to decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with HIV illness through care delivery while providing early intervention services through activities such as testing, outreach and linkage to care. We are committed to providing a “safe place” for our clients through delivered services and providing access to clinical research for all. We accomplish this mission through theJourney To Wellness.