THE STANDARD FOR HIV CARE
Rapid start of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (Rapid stART) is a new, evidence-informed protocol that links a client to a prescribing HIV provider with seven days of their diagnosis (ideally, on the same day). When possible, clients begin anti-retroviral therapy (ART) at their first medical appointment.
Rapid stART is a paradigm shift in how HIV care is practiced.
If your client is HIV-positive, call 855-Rap1DNV (855-727-1368) to connect them to care and services.
CONNECTING YOUR CLIENT TO THE RAPID stART RESPONSE TEAM
The Raipd stART Response Team will help you quickly connect your client to a prescribing HIV provider for same-day medication initiation, lab testing, and linkage to supportive services like:
- Transportation to your medical appointments
- Case management
- Food services
- Mental health services and more!
The Team will also support and coach your client.
You’ll receive a confirmation when your client engages in HIV care and receives supportive services.
THERE IS
ASSISTANCE
FOR CLIENTS WHO
ARE UNINSURED OR
UNDERINSURED.
CALL 855-RAP1DNV
(855-727-1368)
THERE IS ASSISTANCE FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED. CALL 855-RAP1DNV (855-727-1368)
TO CONNECT
YOUR CLIENT TO
THE RAPID stART
RESPONSE TEAM,
CALL 855-RAP1DNV
(855-727-1368)
TO CONNECT YOUR CLIENT TO THE RAPID stART RESPONSE TEAM, CALL 855-RAP1DNV (855-727-1368)
LEARN THE SCIENCE
HELP PEOPLE LIVE A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER LIFE
Rapid stART is recommended by Health and Human Services guidelines. Clients who have engaged in care via the Rapid stART protocol have achieved viral suppression in as little as 21 days. Viral suppression can reduce the number of new HIV diagnoses.
When a client’s viral load is undetectable, their HIV is untransmittable—the amount of HIV in their body is so low they can’t pass HIV to their sexual partners. This scientifically-proven concept is known as Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U).
I used to spend a lot of time helping newly-diagnosed people begin medical treatment. Now, the Rapid stART Response Team does this work, and keeps me updated on the patient’s status. This allows me to spend more time providing the patient with the support and resources they need to live healthy and well.
— Keanu, Community Health Worker
HELPFUL LINKS
PROVIDER NETWORK
The Las Vegas TGA Part A Program has a diverse network of providers for the delivery of services to infected and affected individuals.
LEARN MORE ABOUT U=U
Love Openly. Love Freely. Love Fearlessly. Live U=U. HIV treatment is now powerful HIV prevention.
BECOME A RAPID START PROVIDER
Interested in providing HIV treatment or becoming part of the Rapid stART provider network? The Rapid stART Response Team is available to help you complete a readiness assessment and implementation plan. You will also receive ongoing support and education.
CALL 855-RAP1DNV (855-727-1368).
CONSULT WITH THE EXPERTS
The Pacific AIDS Education & Training Center – Nevada provides education, training, preceptorship, and capacity building programs. Their expert faculty can provide education and support specific to your needs.
PACIFIC AIDS EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTER – NEVADA
Client Benefits
Come in and see if you’re eligible for additional client benefits! Whether it’s services, support, or resources, we can connect you to additional services. We are here to help you. What are you waiting for call today and let’s find how we can better serve you!
CALL 855-RAP1DNV (855-727-1368)
- Medical Transportation
- Case Management
- Medical Care
- Health Insurance Premium and Cost Sharing Assistance
- Food Resources
- Mental Health
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Oral Health
- Support Groups
- Substance Abuse Outpatient
- Housing Support
Resources
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers! These resources can help you learn more about the science behind rapid ART and considerations for developing internal processes and protocols.
- Rapid stART Program Implementation Manual
- Las Vegas TGA Provider Network
- Rapid stART Introductory Video
- Implementing HIV Testing in Non-Clinical Settings
- CDC Protocol Cards for Individual Testing
- CDC Provider Flip Cards for Individual Testing
- CDC Scripts for Individual Testing
- CDC FAQs for Testing in Non-Clinical Settings
- CDC The Journey to Undetectable
- CDC Rapid ART Program Best Practices
- CDC Developing an Individual Quality Control Plan
- San Francisco Rapid Start Protocol
- AETC Rapid ART Guide for Clinicians
- AETC Rapid ART Info Sheet
- CDC Ready Set Test Guide
- CDC To Test or Not to Test