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Tool to Assess Site Readiness for Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) or Capacity for Existing ART Sites

This tool was designed to provide sites and programs with a set of criteria to assess a site’s readiness to implement ART or the current capacity and needs of an existing program, and to identify key areas that need strengthening. This tool can provide a rapid baseline assessment for sites planning implementation of an HIV treatment program, or be used to assess needs for programs which have already started ART. The tool can also be used by programs to continually reassess site capacity and ongoing strengthening needs over time.

Capacity building, Monitoring & Evaluation, Planning & Budgeting

  • Sub-categories HIV/AIDS
  • Commodities Diagnostics
  • Latest update 2016-07-26 20:07:00
  • Version None
  • Developed by USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
  • When to use This tool was designed to provide sites and programs with a set of criteria to assess a site's readiness to implement ART or the current capacity and needs of an existing program, and to identify key areas that need strengthening. This tool can provide a rapid baseline assessment for sites planning implementation of an HIV treatment program, or be used to assess needs for programs which have already started ART. The tool can also be used by programs to continually reassess site capacity and ongoing strengthening needs over time.
  • Languages English, Spanish
  • Level of use Central, District, Facility, Regional
  • Form
  • Amount of training / TA required None
  • Inputs & outputs None
  • Cost Free
  • Advantages The goals of this tool are to assist sites and programs in rapidly assessing the critical elements for effective care system and delivery, and identifying those elements that need implementing or further strengthening or development. The tool can help programs select sites to start or expand ART based, not on site type, but on capacity, vision, and activities needed for rational introduction and expansion of ART.
  • Limitations None
  • Availability Downloadable PDF Only
  • Remarks A supplemental tool specifically addressing the needs of pediatric HIV treatment programs can also be accessed from the JSI website (www.jsi.com). For a site planning on providing integrated family-centered HIV care, it is recommended that both tools be utilized together.
  • Contact jsinfo@jsi.com
  • Submission date 2016-07-26 02:00:00