The Practice Transformation Program (PTP) is a region-wide quality improvement process change model employing longitudinal coaching, training, and clinical assistance to selected clinics.
PTP Goals
- Increasing HIV screening and clinical prevention activities
- Advancing quality improvement
- Expanding adoption of evidence-based practices
- Transforming practice to provide whole person, patient-centered care
- Creating sustainable focus on HIV care
- Improving outcomes along the HIV care continuum
PT Partnerships
- 13 clinics in 10 states
- 4 Ryan White Clinics, 9 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
- 3 urban clinics; 10 small town/rural clinics
- Local AETC practice coaches in each state partner with clinic sites
- Regional preceptorship sites in Washington and Oregon
Typical Activities
- Data review
- Goal setting
- Workforce development and training
- Quality Improvement projects
- Workflow mapping
- Electronic Medical Record prompts
- Outcomes measurement
- Development of HIV specific policies and procedures
- Clinical consultation
- Mentoring
For more information, please contact aetcinfo@uw.edu