Clinical Resources
Clinical Resources
Includes HIV/STD standards and procedures.
Texas HIV Case Management
A review of case management of HIV disease in Texas.
Case Management Standards (PDF : 420 kb)
Guide for implementation of HIV case management in Texas.
Testing and Treatment Guidelines
CDC standards for the treatment of HIV and STDs.
HIV Services Program Reports
Required contractor forms used to collect and maintain relevant data.
HIV Nucleic Acid Amplified Testing (NAAT)
NAAT in Texas and the acute phase of HIV infection.
Quality Management
Guidance for quality assurance and quality improvement.
Taxonomy
HIV services taxonomy for data collection/reporting and unit cost calculation of HIV-related medical and support services.
Services Directory
Directory of HIV and STD services available in Texas.
Texas HIV Medication Program
State ADAP program.
HIV Patient Assistance Programs (PAP)
Assistance in referring eligible clients to patient assistance programs. (HIV PAP information for consumers)
HOPWA
HOPWA Program Requirements and Guidance
Guidance for programs providing HOPWA services.
HOPWA Manual (Word : 392 kb)
Outlines the program rules and provides guidance for HOPWA.
Reports and Planning
Statewide Coordinated Statement of Need (SCSN) (PDF : 364 kb)
Process used to identify and provide suggested strategies to address HIV care issues.
Texas Statewide Plan for Delivery of HIV Medical and Psychosocial Support Services (PDF : 615 kb)
Tool used to prioritize and direct service for the next three years.
Texas Ryan White Semi-Annual Report (PDF : 180 kb)
Semi-Annual progress report for April 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010.
Texas Ryan White 2011 Grant Application (PDF : 3,154 kb)
Application by TB/HIV/STD Unit for HRSA Ryan White Part B Care Program.
Other Resources
HIV Prevention Awards (PDF : 31 kb)
List of agencies contracted by DSHS under the 2007/2008 HIV Prevention Awards.
HIV/STD Brochures
Listing of HIV/STD brochures available free of charge from DSHS.
Meetings and Conferences
List of meetings and conferences which includes links to presentations and materials provided to participants.
Program Evaluation Tools
Program evaluation tools used by DSHS.
Records Retention
DSHS guidelines for retaining records by contractors.
Resource Links
A resource list of websites that may be helpful for physicians, contractors, or clients.
Reporting Suspected Abuse and Neglect of Children
Information for health care providers.
Technical Assistance Bulletins
Information for contractors.