RNA Testing - EHCSF

# of confirmatory RNA tests

34Q4 2020

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Why Is This Important?

The number of confirmatory RNA tests lets us know how well we are following up with people to confirm active/inactive HCV infection after their antibody test.

Story Behind the Curve

	Positive	Negative
Internal		Because antibody and RNA tests are usually done in different days, they are not recorded on the same data form - so there can be a delay in collecting RNA data or incomplete/missing data. We are still collecting data (2019 and 2020) from CBOs, so the data is not complete.
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Quality Improvement Plan

Technical Notes

Description of data: The quarterly number of people who receive a positive hep C antibody test at SFDPH-funded CBOs who also receive a hep C RNA test to confirm infection.

Time:

Data time frame: 2019
Data as of September 29, 2020

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria: 7 SFDPH-funded CBOs.

Description of Data Source: CBOs complete an SFDPH HCV data testing form for every client that receives testing services. CBOs can complete the form via paper or submit electronically.

Reference for QI Plan:

Relevant PTL Strategic Priorities:

SP6 - increase reflex RNA testing
SP7 - improve awareness of HCV among the public
SP8 - reduce HCV-related stigma via social marketing campaign
SP11 - engage and empower community members