Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 1R01AI189326-01A1
HIV Enhanced Access Testing in Emergency Department program using a Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach (HEATED-SAIA) Cluster Randomized Trial
Recipient
Rhode Island Hospital
Award Amount
$769,471.00
Ceiling
$769,471.00
Awarded
September 12, 2025
Identifier
1R01AI189326-01A1
A NIH-funded project to improve HIV testing and linkage to care in Kenyan emergency departments using the SAIA implementation strategy, building on prior successful HEATED program results.
Description
This project aims to evaluate the use of the Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach (SAIA) to enhance HIV testing and linkage to care in emergency departments in Kenya. It builds upon the HEATED program, which significantly improved HIV testing rates among high-risk populations in Kenyan emergency settings. The study will assess implementation strategies, impacts on linkage to care, costs, and sustainability, leveraging the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance framework.