The Office of AIDS (OA) is a division within the California Department of Public Health, Center for Infectious Diseases. OA works collaboratively with state and federal agencies, local health jurisdictions, universities, and community-based organizations to ensure that efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic are targeted and effective.
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National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) Data Analysis
The California Department of Public Health hired Facente Consulting to analyze and summarize nearly a decade of data from annual National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) surveys conducted in San Diego.
Needs Assessment for the Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan
Facente Consulting was selected by the California Department of Public Health to conduct a data-driven needs assessment to guide the state's Integrated HIV Surveillance, Prevention, and Care Plan for 2023-2026.
Understanding Routine HIV Screening in California Emergency Departments
Facente Consulting helped the California Department of Public Health to research and submit a report to the legislature summarizing findings and recommendations about the effectiveness and feasibility of routine HIV screening in California emergency departments.
Revision of California’s Ryan White Standards of Care
Facente Consulting assisted the California Department of Public Health to synthesize, draft, and finalize a revised set of Standards of Care documents for all 29 Ryan White Part B service categories in 2018.
Planning and Implementation Support to End the HIV Epidemic in California
Facente Consulting worked with the California Department of Public Health and local health departments in six California counties to develop and implement innovative five-year plans under the federal Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative.
Strategic Planning for Elimination of California’s HIV/HCV/STI Syndemic
Facente Consulting led the development of a new strategic plan to end California's HIV, HCV, and STI "syndemic" through a set of 30 strategies rooted in social determinants of health.
California Department of Public Health Outbreak Response Equity Plan
Facente Consulting worked with the California Department of Public Health to develop an equity-centered outbreak response plan.
California Department of Public Health Strategic Plan Implementation
Facente Consulting is supporting the California Department of Public Health and various counties throughout the state with technical assistance to develop and deploy the Implementation Blueprint in support of California's Integrated Statewide Strategic Plan for Addressing HIV, HCV, and STIs from 2022-2026.