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O F F I C E O F T H E A S S I S TA N T S E C R E TA RY F O R H E A LT H HHS Office of Population Affairs Innovative Models for PrEP Programs in Family Planning Sites July 24, 2019 3:00 pm ET

Welcome! Objectives Discuss the role of Title X family planning clinics in assuring access to PrEP services in their communities. Describe various innovative models for implementation of PrEP services at three Title X-funded service sites. Share lessons learned from Title X funded sites implementing PrEP services. Note: This call will be recorded O F F I C E O F T H E A S S I S TA N T S E C R E TA RY F O R H E A LT H 2

Today’s Speakers Shannon Weber, Director, PleasePrEPMe.org University of California, San Francisco Jessica Downes, Clinical Pharmacist OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. Tammy Bennett, Reproductive Health Statewide Nurse Consultant Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Family Health (BFH) Michelle Ama Dankwah, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania O F F I C E O F T H E A S S I S TA N T S E C R E TA RY F O R H E A LT H 3

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a once-a-day pill (brand name Truvada) demonstrated to reduce the risk of HIV infection up to 92% when taken as directed. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection in the United States - 2014: A Clinical Practice Guideline. O F F I C E O F T H E A S S I S TA N T S E C R E TA RY F O R H E A LT H 4

Family Planning Services and PrEP Title X family planning sites are a primary source of care for many women, serving approximately 3.5 million women annually. 40% of women access reproductive health care only, making family planning clinics a logical and efficient location for offering PrEP to women. Family planning providers are exceptionally qualified to provide HIV prevention services to women while incorporating clients’ health goals into individual health care decisions. Women also consider family planning clinics a preferred source for information about PrEP and access to PrEP services. Sources: Auerbach, J. D., et al. (2015). Knowledge, attitudes, and likelihood of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among US women at risk of acquiring HIV. AIDS patient care and STDs, 29(2), 102-110.; Sales, J. M., et al. (2019). Patient recommendations for PrEP information dissemination at family planning clinics in Atlanta, Georgia. Contraception.; Seidman, D., & Weber, S. (2016). Integrating preexposure prophylaxis for human immunodeficiency virus prevention into women's health care in the United States. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 128(1), 37-43. O F F I C E O F T H E A S S I S TA N T S E C R E TA RY F O R H E A LT H 5

PrEP Implementation Challenges in a Family Planning Environment Sources: Auerbach, J. D., et al. (2015). Knowledge, attitudes, and likelihood of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among US women at risk of acquiring HIV. AIDS patient care and STDs, 29(2), 102110.; Seidman, D., et al. (2016). United States family planning providers' knowledge of and attitudes towards preexposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention: a national survey. Contraception, 93(5), 463-469.; Sheth, A. N., Rolle, C. P., & Gandhi, M. (2016). HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis for women. Journal of virus eradication, 2(3), 149. O F F I C E O F T H E A S S I S TA N T S E C R E TA RY F O R H E A LT H 6

Innovative service models for PrEP delivery can help reduce implementation challenges and increase access to PrEP for our clients! O F F I C E O F T H E A S S I S TA N T S E C R E TA RY F O R H E A LT H 7

OPA PrEP Training Webinar Series National Kick-Off Webinar: PrEP for HIV Prevention in Family Planning Settings, April 4, 2019, 3 pm EST #1: Prescribing PrEP in Family Planning Sites, May 20, 2019, 12 pm EST #2: Financing PrEP Services in Family Planning Sites, June 6, 2019, 3 pm EST #3: Innovative Models for PrEP Services in Family Planning Sites, July 24, 2019, 3 pm EST #4: Ready to Offer PrEP? Implementing PrEP Services in Family Planning Sites, August 2019 (TBD) Note: Recordings and slides for past webinars are available at fpntc.org. O F F I C E O F T H E A S S I S TA N T S E C R E TA RY F O R H E A LT H 8

Engaging Clinical Pharmacists in PrEP Services at OneWorld Community Health Centers Jessica Downes, PharmD, BCACP Clinical Pharmacist Our vision is to be an innovative leader in health care, empowering individuals and creating healthier communities.

OneWorld Community Health Centers OneWorld Community Health Centers is a FQHC in Omaha, NE offering a range of services including adult medicine, behavioral health, pediatrics and adolescent health care, and women’s health Receives Title X funding through the Family Planning Council of Nebraska Title X Patient Demographics, 2018: – Total Users: 8,533 – Female Users: 92% of total – Age Groups: 18-24 (26%); 25-29 (15%); 30-34 (15%) – Race/Ethnicity: White (82.4%); Black/African-American (8.1%); Asian (1.1%) – Income 100% FPL and below: 69% of total

PrEP at OneWorld CHC Full range of PrEP services offered on-site: Counseling, Risk Assessment, Prescription Services, and Follow-Up Services Started as a collaborative partner agreement with the University of Nebraska Medical Center – UNMC has a well-established specialty clinic with clinical pharmacists providing HIV treatment and PrEP and was studying the role of pharmacists as central PrEP providers OneWorld began PrEP services utilizing clinical pharmacists to reduce the burden on family practitioners – Two clinical pharmacists attended PrEP training at UNMC – Family practice clinicians can refer potential PrEP patients to a clinical pharmacist via an electronic referral; appts are made with a clinical pharmacist – Clinical pharmacists conduct risk assessment, order labs, assess medication accessibility and schedule follow-up care for PrEP patients

Benefits of OneWorld’s PrEP Program Our patients are now able to access their PrEP care at our centers, and do not have to go outside of the network for services Clinical pharmacist-based model reduced burden on family practitioners As time went on, family practitioners became more comfortable offering PrEP to their patients

Challenges and Opportunities #1 Challenge: Providers not comfortable providing PrEP services. Opportunity: At OneWorld, we began by training the two clinical pharmacists who both became champions for our PrEP services. The pharmacists were able to get clients started on PrEP while educating other providers about the medication and prescribing protocols. Once more providers became comfortable with PrEP, we started to see fewer patients coming to clinical pharmacists for their initial visit because providers were prescribing in the health centers.

Challenges and Opportunities #2 Challenge: Clients interested in PrEP do not have insurance and have questions about accessing the medication. Opportunity: Our pharmacy has a coordinator on site who helps our patients with medication assistance programs. At first, we saw a bit of turnover in that role, which negatively impacted patients seeking the medication assistance program. Now that we have a solid coordinator, the PrEP program at our site has taken off.

Challenges and Opportunities #3 Challenge: Few women seek PrEP at our health centers. Opportunity: Our site is continuing to work on increasing outreach and marketing to improve PrEP awareness among female clients (e.g., PrEP locator, clinic website)

Lessons Learned – Consider the different providers and staff who may play a role in your site’s PrEP services, including clinical pharmacists – Identify a PrEP champion at your site who can advocate for the importance of the services and motivate providers and staff to talk to patients about PrEP – Establish partnerships with other local health centers offering PrEP services who you can ask questions about specific cases or bounce around ideas about your services

Contact Us! Jessica Downes, PharmD, BCACP Clinical Pharmacist Email: [email protected] Phone: 402-504-6368

Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Family Health TelePrEP Services Tammy Bennett, RN, MSN, WHNP-C – Reproductive Health Statewide Nurse Consultant

Title X in Louisiana

Reproductive Health Program in Louisiana Title X Patient Demographics, 2018: Total Users: 53,327 Female Users: 75.8% of total Male Users: 37.7% of total Age 34 Age Groups: 18 (6%); 18-24 (30.6%); 25-29 (20.7%); 30-34 (15.8%); 34 (19%) 30-34 25-29 18-24 18 0 5 10 15 Age 20 25 30 35 Race/Ethnicity: Black/African-American (58.2%) White (32.7%) Hispanic/Latino (7.2%) Asian (0.5%) Income 100% FPL and below: 67.2% of total

Bringing TelePrEP to the Reproductive Health Program In 2019, Louisiana’s STD/HIV Program (SHP) partnered with the Reproductive Health Program (RHP) to assist with the TelePrEP program. RHP was in planning for telehealth services for Reproductive Health clients. Reproductive health program manager and nurse consultant championed the program in the health centers, working with SHP on establishing policies and procedures, workflow processes, integrating into EHR, etc. OPH Pharmac y Bureau of Health Informati cs (EHR) TelePrE P Collaborati ve Reproducti ve Health Program STD/HIV Program

Louisiana RHP www.healthychoicesla.org

PrEP Information/Enroll in Program www.louisianahealthhub.o rg

How to Obtain TelePrEP Services Referral to the TelePrEP program through website www.louisianahealthh ub.org Enroll: Self-enroll via website or client can discuss/enroll directly with TelePrEP Navigator After client enrolls, PrEP Navigator provides one-on-one, “hands on” guidance and non-clinical support to individuals in need to access and fully engage in TelePrEP services.

TelePrEP Program Eligibility Requirements 1. Any HIV-negative adult 18 years of age or older 2. Medicaid insured, Medicaid Eligible, Privately Insured 3. Anyone who has access to email and a smartphone, tablet, or computer

TelePrEP Navigator Role An overview of the program Preliminary PrEP, HIV/STD education Review of platform to conduct visits Expectations of the TelePrEP program, the importance of committing to taking daily medication and completing followup lab tests Warm hand off to another referral source if patient does not qualify or chooses to discontinue intake process Review of financial assistance options and insurance plan considerations Assessment of potential barriers and facilitators Review of technology needed to collect copies of insurance, identification, and consent for services Lab testing procedure

Initial TelePrEP clinical visit: Goal: To ensure responsiveness to client interest and need, and to promote timely access and engagement in the program. May be performed before or after lab testing and/or before lab results are available. Includes: TelePrEP Services (slide 1 of 3) TelePrEP visits may be conducted via: Full sexual history Assess for any recent HIV exposure Assess for acute viral syndrome Conduct a medical history Conduct a review of systems Conduct a modified examination appropriate to telehealth Video application on smartphone, tablet or desktop/laptop Further discuss any social-ecological barriers and facilitators identified by the TelePrEP Navigator Phone audio Ensure client understanding of risks, benefits, and commitments involved in the PrEP Program (medication adherence, regularity of lab and clinical visits)

Labs: Third party labs are used based on patient's insurance, location, and preference. LabCorp via Beacon online portal Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. (CPL) via fax Quest Diagnostics via Quanum online portal Frequency: Labs ordered based on CDC guidance on PrEP monitoring (https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/risk/ prep/cdc-hiv-prep-guidelines2017.pdf) TelePrEP Services (slide 2 of 3)

TelePrEP Services (slide 3 of 3) Medication Ordering: Provider e-prescribes Truvada to either special pharmacy required by insurance or OPH State Pharmacy If OPH State Pharmacy is used, pharmacy will direct mails monthly Truvada medication to client at the address desired Follow-up Calls/Visits: TelePrEP Navigator calls 5-7 days after medication mailed from pharmacy to verify medications received and troubleshoot any issues TelePrEP Navigator calls in 30 days to verify adherence, identify side effects, risk reduction counseling and next appointment follow-up Clinician subsequent TelePrEP visits at 6 and 12 months or as needed TelePrEP providers give schedule to Navigator in advance to allow scheduling for initial and subsequent visits If client unable to participate during pre-scheduled provider availability, the provider is consulted for additional availability

Benefits of the TelePrEP Program Have increased access to PrEP counseling, education, and prescription services in an easy, convenient way especially in rural areas of Louisiana Participate in virtual visits during breaks from work without lost wages Eliminate traveling to see a provider Opportunity for the RHP to pilot Telemedicine in Louisiana in hopes of offering expanded telemedicine services for all Title X clients in all areas of Louisiana

Referrals to TelePrEP Referrals can be from: Parish Health Units (64 units in the state) Community Business Organizations Private Providers Community Partners Self-referral All clients at the Parish Health Units have a full sexual health assessment at each visit. This provides opportunity to identify risk reduction strategies and identify clients who may be at risk for contracting HIV.

Public Awareness Campaign Facebook/Instagram Pictured: Black Women and PrEP

Challenge #1: Louisiana Medicaid will not reimburse for Telemedicine visits unless originating and destination locations are in a clinic setting. Challenge #2: Identify the elements of a TelePrEP Title X visit. Challenge #3: High cost of funding APRN medical clinics in low volume/rural locations in Louisiana. Opportunity #1: The STD/HIV and RHP in Louisiana are working with Medicaid to allow billing for services using Telemedicine when client is at location of their choice and using secure platform for confidential visit. Opportunity #2: Ensure all elements of a Title X visit are covered in TelePrEP visits and move under the direction of the Title X Program. Opportunity #3: To open Telemedicine option to all RH clients statewide. Challenges and Opportunities in the TelePrEP Program

Lessons Learned from the TelePrEP Program Consider creative methods for offering PrEP services that are tailored to your clients’ needs. Establish strong partnerships with other programs within your health system to find ways to work together to offer services. Have established processes in place for rolling out PrEP (e.g., workplan that lays out concrete goals and expectations, job descriptions, billing, workflows) Never give UP!

Thank you! Gail Gibson RN, BSN, MN, CPM, FABC Clinical Systems Team Lead [email protected] Tisha Reed MA - Reproductive Health Program Manager [email protected] Tammy Bennett RN, MSN, WHNP-C – Reproductive Health Statewide Nurse Consultant [email protected] v

PrEP in the Context of Gender Affirming Care PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA MICHELLE AMA DANKWAH MSN, CRNP

Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania (PPSP) PPSP is an affiliate of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) serving patients in Philadelphia, Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware counties via its 8 health centers 2 of which currently provide Gender Affirming services. Title X Patient Demographics, FY2019: Total Users: 10,131 Age Groups: 15-17 (8%); 18-24 (32%); 25-29 (26%); 30-34 (15%); 35-39 (9%); 40-44 (5%); 45 (6%) Race/Ethnicity: White (36%); Black/African-American (34%); Hispanic/Latino (19%); Asian (4%); Multi-Racial (3%); Other/Unknown (3%) Income 100% FPL and below: 20% of total

PrEP at PPSP PrEP services initiated in July 2018. 91 patients in FY19 Pilot program heavily supported by Gilead, the makers of Truvada for PrEP, and the AIDS Activity Coordinating Office (AACO) who provided multiple in-services to center staff. Prior to PPSP PrEP services, outside referrals were necessary and PrEP discussion was limited. Currently, PrEP services at PPSP are offered on-site with no referral necessary.

The PrEP Process The process for starting PrEP at PPSP is summarized as follows: 1. Patient schedules an appointment or walks in for PrEP services. 2. Initial intake is done by Center Assistant (CA) which includes: a. Vitals, height, and weight b.Allergies and current medications c. Review of systems d.Medical and surgical history e. Sexual history f. Baseline labs HIV (4th generation), RPR, Hep B, Hep C as needed,

The PrEP Process (Cont’d) 3. After CA intake is completed, patient is then evaluated by clinician (MD, NP, PA). a. Clinician evaluates patient to determine if PrEP is appropriate and if any medical contraindications or precautions exist. b. Counseling on: i. Benefits, risks, and side effects of PrEP. ii. Importance of strict medication adherence iii.Continued safer sex practices, and iv.Maintaining quarterly follow-up appointments for HIV re-screening. c. Determination of insurance coverage and/or need for financial assistance. d. PrEP is then electronically prescribed (90 day supply only) if labs WNL. 4. Patient returns quarterly (every 3 months) for repeat labs and evaluation for risks and signs/symptoms of possible HIV infection.

The PrEP Process – Utilizing the EMR The sexual history as obtained by the CA and verified by the Clinician is crucial to identifying patients who may benefit from PrEP.

The PrEP Process– Utilizing the EMR (Cont’d) As such, even patients who did not initially present for PrEP are offered. If accepted, labs are drawn and patient to return within 7 days for counseling and to initiate PrEP.

Integrating Gender-Affirming Care and PrEP PPSP began offering Gender-Affirming (GA) care in 2017. 494 patients in FY19 PrEP integration timeline: 1. Pre-PrEP: Standard HIV/STI risk assessment and counseling. PrEP referral as needed. 2. Post-PrEP: Transfeminine individuals, POC, and sex workers primarily offered. 3. EMR upgrade to sexual history questionnaire - more inclusive language allowing for better risk assessment. 4. More generalized inclusion criteria for offering PrEP - most patients offered. RTC within 7 days of labs/GA visit for counseling to initiate PrEP due to time constraints.

Challenges and Opportunities Challenge #1: Opportunities to overcome challenge #1: Education and Training Gilead presentations (pre- and post-initiation) Support from AIDS Activities Coordinating Office Clinician phone conferences Pilot lead PPFA Medical Standards and Guidelines “Cheat sheets” Challenge #2: Opportunities to overcome challenge #2: Time Initial labs and separate counseling appointments Sexual history questionnaire as a “heads up” Challenge #3: Interest Opportunities to overcome challenge #3: Accurate communication of risk Destigmatization Ease of initiation

Lessons Learned External support Gilead is an invaluable resource for information, financial assistance for patients, and other issues AIDS Activities Coordinating Office (AACO) of Philadelphia Dept of Public Health and Erika Aaron, CRNP were fantastic navigators and experts pre- and post-initiation Ease of initiation is crucial to success E-prescribing Separate appointments and pending labs may prove to be a potential barrier Appointment availability Stigma is a very real barrier to uptake in some patients Education is key Metrics are necessary to evaluate impact

For More Information. Michelle Ama Dankwah, CRNP Email address: [email protected] 215-351-5560 You may also visit PPSP at: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southeasternpennsylvania

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