SPECTRuM Manual

Authors Department of Health and Human Services , Health Resources and Services Administration , HIV/AIDS Bureau

Date 2016

Keywords HIV/AIDS, Scope of Practice, Tools and Guides, US- based

A manual developed by the Department of Health and Human Services based on the implementation of a peer program (SPECTRuM) into HIV care. Strategy 1 lists the protocol developed and implemented for integrating peers into HIV care teams. Provides sample forms as tools for organizations to use when recruiting clients and using peers to engage and retain PLWH in care. Strategy 2 lists the protocol developed and implemented for collecting HIV laboratory data and documenting providers’ data follow-up for the purpose of client surveillance. Provides sample forms as tools for collecting and updating data.