Rapid HIV Testing Implementation Resources

The Perinatal Rapid Testing Implementation Initiative in Illinois (PRTII²) developed resources for the implementation of rapid HIV testing in labor and delivery units in all birthing hospitals in Illinois.

Illinois Hospitals Conducting Rapid HIV Testing

A collection of resources for hospitals in Illinois that have implemented rapid HIV testing in labor and delivery units.

• Labor and Delivery Care for HIV-Infected Mothers, Mothers with a Positive Rapid HIV Test, and HIV-Exposed Newborns
• Neonatal AZT Instructions Patient Handout
• Preliminary Positive Flow Poster
• Preliminary Positive Flow Checklist
• Rapid Testing Training Scenarios
• Labor and Delivery Staff Competency Template
• HIV Positive Women and Their Babies Fact Sheet
• Illinois Perinatal HIV Hotline Release of Information – English
• Illinois Perinatal HIV Hotline Release of Information – Spanish
• Perinatal HIV Testing Consent – English
• Perinatal HIV Testing Consent – Spanish
• Preliminary Positive Case Reporting Form
• Monthly Data Collection Record for Illinois Birthing Hospitals
  • Monthly Data Collection Record for Birthing Hospitals (PDF)
  • Monthly Data Collection Record for Birthing Hospitals (word)
• CDC Releases Revised HIV Testing Recommendations in Healthcare Settings
• Rapid HIV Tests Currently Available in the United States
• Rapid HIV Tests - Purchasing Details

Hospitals Interested in Implementing Rapid HIV Testing

Resources to guide the process of implementation of rapid HIV testing in labor and delivery units including*:

• Draft protocols
• Template forms
• Training materials
• Sample questionnaires

*These documents represent a historical guide to the implementation of rapid HIV testing that was initiated in Illinois in 2004. These documents do not necessarily reflect the current laws in Illinois, nor should they be interpreted as a guide to the laws of any state other than Illinois. Please consult with the public health department in your state for individual guidance.

Hospital Implementation Overview

• Ten Steps Necessary to Implement Rapid Testing in Your Hospital
• Regional Coordinator Responsibilities for Hospital Implementation

Hospital Planning

CEO Materials

• Letter to Hospital CEO
• Executive Summary
• Implementation Resources

Departmental Considerations

Labor and Delivery

• Labor and Delivery/Nursery Considerations

Pharmacy

• Pharmacy Considerations

Laboratory

• Rationale for Point-of-Care Perinatal Rapid Testing
• Laboratory Considerations
• Quality Assurance Guidelines for Rapid Testing
• CLIA Certificate of Waiver Fact Sheet
• Rapid Point-of-Care Testing for HIV-1 During Labor and Delivery

Key Players Meeting

• Key Players Meeting Summary Steps
• Key Players Implementation Questionnaire
• Key Players Meeting Presentation
• Departmental Readiness Questionnaires
  • Infectious Disease Questionnaire
  • Information Systems Questionnaire
  • Labor and Delivery Manager Questionnaire
  • Laboratory Questionnaire
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Questionnaire
  • Pharmacy Questionnaire
  • Forms Questionnaire
  • Policy Questionnaire

Documents for Implementation

• Implementation Summary Steps
• Draft Rapid Testing Implementation Policy
• Introduction to Rapid Testing Memo - Physician
• Introduction to Rapid Testing Memo - Nurse
• HIV Status Identification Template
• Rapid Testing Log/QA Data Sheet
• Flow Sheet of Implementation Steps

Self-Directed Training Packet

• Self-Directed Training Summary Steps
• PRTII² Training Slide Show
• Rapid Test Flow Chart
• Counseling Flip Chart
• Case Studies
• Rapid Testing Training Scenarios
• Labor and Delivery Staff Competency Template
• Competency Checklist
• Rapid Testing Certification Form
• Frequently Asked Questions

Preliminary Positive Patient Packet

• Post-Test Counseling for Preliminary HIV Positive Test Result
• Preliminary Positive Result Counseling Slides
• Negative Result Counseling Slides
• Preliminary Positive Flow Poster
• Labor and Delivery Care for HIV-Infected Mothers, Mothers with a Positive Rapid HIV Test, and HIV-Exposed Newborns
• Neonatal AZT Instructions Patient Handout
• HIV Positive Women and Their Babies Fact Sheet
• Preliminary Positive Case Reporting Form
• Monthly Data Collection Record for Illinois Birthing Hospitals
  
  • Monthly Data Collection Record for Birthing Hospitals (PDF)
  • Monthly Data Collection Record for Birthing Hospitals (word)

Additional Resources