Resources & Forms
Checklists for Pregnancy Management in Persons with HIV 
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine developed updated and expanded checklists to be used as tools to facilitate the care of individuals with HIV during all phases of pregnancy care. The checklists help ensure that all relevant elements are considered for every person... - Read More
Policy for HIV Counseling and Testing of Pregnant People
This document is a policy template for HIV counseling and testing of pregnant people. It includes policies for informed consent, counseling and HIV testing twice during pregnancy, newborn testing, test results and reporting, and confidentiality. This policy template can... - Read More
Policy for Care of the Pregnant and Postpartum Person with HIV and Their Newborn
This document is a policy template for the care of pregnant and postpartum people living with HIV and their newborns. It includes policies for antepartum, labor and delivery or OB triage, and postpartum care. Additionally, it includes policies for determination of infant... - Read More
Contraception for Women Living with HIV
In this video Dr. Carolyn M. Ross, Family Planning Fellow at Northwestern University, provides an overview of contraception options for women living with HIV.
Overview of CDC Laboratory Algorithm for HIV Diagnosis
In this video Dr. Sarah Sutton, the Illinois Perinatal HIV Hotline's adult infectious disease expert, provides a step-by-step overview of the CDC laboratory testing algorithm for HIV diagnosis. Dr. Sutton provides particular emphasis on use of this laboratory testing... - Read More
Repeat Third Trimester HIV Screening FAQ
This collection of frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to repeat third trimester HIV testing of pregnant people in Illinois was created to address common questions related to this change in state law that went into effect on January 1, 2018.
IDPH HB2800 Repeat Third Trimester HIV Screening Memo
On October 2, 2017 the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued a memo regarding HB2800 and repeat third trimester HIV screening for pregnant people.
IDPH Third Trimester Repeat HIV Testing Update Training
This web-based training from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is designed to cover updates to Public Act 100-0265 (HB 2800) which outlines legal mandates to third-trimester repeat HIV testing. This collaboration updates changes that have take place with the... - Read More
Repeat Third Trimester HIV Screening Resources
Public Act 100-0265 was signed into law on August 22, 2017. It amended the Perinatal HIV Prevention Act to mandate a repeat opt-out HIV test during the third trimester, ideally by the 36th week of pregnancy, for all pregnant people in Illinois. On October 2, 2017, the... - Read More
HIV Testing and Pregnancy
Routine HIV testing during pregnancy is a key component of perinatal HIV prevention. The following materials are available to guide you in conducting HIV testing for pregnant people.
CDC: HIV Testing
CDC: HIV Testing Flowchart
Overview of CDC Laboratory... - Read More
