Linkage - EHCSF

# of people linked to treatment

3Q4 2020

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Why Is This Important?

The number of clients linked to treatment tell us how well we're doing in following up with our clients and ensuring they begin a course of HCV treatment.

Story Behind the Curve

	Positive	Negative
Internal		2019 data is missing some data, which may contribute to lower numbers for that year. 2020 data is preliminary and data is still coming in.
External		In general, it is hard to track if people are linked to treatment, so these numbers may be an underestimate of reality.

Quality Improvement Plan

Technical Notes

Description of data: The number of hep C RNA positive clients linked to treatment

Time:

Data time frame: 2016-current
Data as of September 29, 2020

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria: 3 SFDPH-funded CBOs.

Description of Data Source:

Reference for QI Plan:

Relevant PTL Strategic Priorities:

SP3 - expand treatment in non-clinical spaces
SP4 - support rapid HCV start initiatives for PWID
SP5 - broaden simple navigation and linkage models
SP6 - increase reflex RNA testing
SP8 - reduce HCV-related stigma via social marketing campaign
SP10 - improve engagement in HCV services
SP11 - engage and empower community members