HIV LA ART Infrastructure
How Clinic Facilities Can Prepare for Long-Acting Injectable Antiretroviral Therapy

Released: January 18, 2023

Expiration: January 17, 2024

Eric Florence
Eric Florence, MD, PhD

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In this episode, Eric Florence, MD, PhD, discusses how clinics can prepare for the implementation of long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy, including:

  • Clinical infrastructure
    • Ensuring adequate space and injection equipment
    • Maintaining drug supply and temperature requirements
  • Staffing
    • Ensuring there are staff able to focus on the implementation of LA ART, including well-trained nurses to administer the injections
    • Implementing a system for scheduling follow-up injections and providing patient reminders
    • Having knowledgeable staff available to answer patient questions on their LA ART