HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit

The AMA’s toolkit for community health centers and emergency departments guides you from patient intake to linkage to care.

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Routinely screen for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and latent TB infection

This toolkit was developed with input from health care professionals and was designed for clinicians working in community health centers.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Community outreach

A successful routine screening program begins with outreach strategies rooted in engagement outside the health setting’s walls. The toolkit addresses this key step.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Patient intake

To implement an effective routine screening program, there are several critical considerations to keep in mind along the testing continuum. Learn about step 2: patient intake.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Initiate standard screening protocols

Routinely screen for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and latent TB infection The AMA’s toolkit for community health centers and emergency departments guides you from patient intake to linkage to care. Download the Toolkit (PDF) Identifying who to screen for what infection(s) and when is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine screening program. Learn more.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Testing and diagnosis

Find critical considerations to address in testing and diagnosis protocols across the routine screening continuum.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Education and post-test counseling

Educating and engaging patients in their care is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine screening program. Find out more in step 5.

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