North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Opengov #042-3068503-KL

Rapid ART Protocol Development for Hospital Emergency Departments in Orange County

This opportunity seeks licensed hospital emergency departments in Orange County, California, to develop and implement evidence-based protocols for initiating Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for individuals newly diagnosed with HIV or re-engaging in care. - Government Buyer: - County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned; focus is on protocol development, not product procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Development of Rapid ART protocols tailored for emergency department workflows - Implementation planning, including staff training, workflow design, and patient engagement strategies - Evaluation plans to measure effectiveness - Optional funding for starter ART medications - Unique or Notable Requirements: - ART must be initiated within seven days of HIV diagnosis or re-engagement - Protocols must integrate into existing emergency department workflows and minimize handoffs - Staff must include healthcare professionals experienced in HIV clinical services - Protocols must address patient counseling, partnerships with HIV care providers, access to affordable medications, and mitigation of barriers to care - ART initiation is to be treated as a standard component of emergency care - Contract may be renewed and is available for use by other governmental entities within Orange County - Place of Performance: - Orange County, California - Funding: - Supported by HRSA Ending the HIV Epidemic funds

Description

The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is seeking applications from licensed hospital emergency departments to develop practical and sustainable protocols to initiate Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for people newly diagnosed with HIV or re-engaging in care. The solicitation aims to support evidence-based protocols that improve linkage to care by developing workflows and protocols for providing ART within seven days of diagnosis, disclosure, or re-engagement. Selected applicants will collaborate with HCA to design patient-centered procedures integrated into existing clinical operations to reduce delays and improve outcomes. This opportunity focuses on protocol development and implementation planning, not direct clinical service delivery.

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