RFP-MM-2010-023 - Early Intervention Services Ryan White Program

Summary of Specifications:
Early Intervention Services (EIS) are the provision of a combination of services that include the following services as related to HIV/AIDS: counseling, testing, referrals, and other clinical and diagnostic services designed and coordinated to bring individuals with HIV disease into the local HIV continuum of care. These services must focus on expanding key points of entry and documented tracking of referrals. 

Counseling, testing, and referral activities are designed to bring HIV positive individuals into Ambulatory/Outpatient Medical Care. The goal of EIS is to decrease the number of underserved individuals with HIV/AIDS by increasing access to care. EIS also provides the added benefit of educating and motivating clients on the importance and benefits of getting into care. Individuals found to be HIV negative should be referred to appropriate prevention services.