HIV Case Management
HIV services help HIV+ youth achieve quality of life, prevent premature illness/death, and prevent secondary transmission to partners and offspring.
This is accomplished through comprehensive case management and easy access to:
At the time of enrollment at YAP, clients meet with a case manager who conducts a comprehensive assessment of medical and psychosocial needs and obtains a signed release of medical records to verify HIV status. A physician is identified for youth who do not have an established provider. The clients' initial visits at YAP provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the case manager. Two or three encounters may be necessary to assess health and psychosocial status. Ongoing care is taken to work at the adolescent's pace and to establish rapport before broaching sensitive issues. The client, family members, case manager, referral agencies, and other multidisciplinary team members collaborate in the development of a care plan, which continuously evolves with the client's needs. Beyond the provision of medical services, the plan addresses other needs related to prevention, health education, vocation, housing, clothing, nutrition, mental health, substance abuse treatment, respite care, social support, recreation, finances, legal assistance, transportation, and advocacy. The process of assessment and planning culminates in the development of an initial, written "care contract" between the client and case manager that specifies their mutual commitment to a set of common goals.
Clients are encouraged to meet with their case managers at least once a month to update progress and plans. Case managers are available throughout the week for face-to-face or telephone appointments; and they check voice mail messages to respond to emergencies during evenings and weekends. Appointments take place at the convenience of clients in homes, YAP offices, and other professional settings, such as clinics. This program is open to people 29 years old and younger at the time of enrollment. Transition to adult case management and health care programs at the University of Minnesota or elsewhere is required after the client's 30th birthday. To enroll, please contact Val Smith at 651-231-4849 or smith182@umn.edu.
This is accomplished through comprehensive case management and easy access to:
- Cost-effective medical/dental/nutritional services
- Mental health services
- Social services
- Prevention services
- Educational/vocational services
- Financial/logistical services
- Legal/advocacy services
- Treatment Adherence services
At the time of enrollment at YAP, clients meet with a case manager who conducts a comprehensive assessment of medical and psychosocial needs and obtains a signed release of medical records to verify HIV status. A physician is identified for youth who do not have an established provider. The clients' initial visits at YAP provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the case manager. Two or three encounters may be necessary to assess health and psychosocial status. Ongoing care is taken to work at the adolescent's pace and to establish rapport before broaching sensitive issues. The client, family members, case manager, referral agencies, and other multidisciplinary team members collaborate in the development of a care plan, which continuously evolves with the client's needs. Beyond the provision of medical services, the plan addresses other needs related to prevention, health education, vocation, housing, clothing, nutrition, mental health, substance abuse treatment, respite care, social support, recreation, finances, legal assistance, transportation, and advocacy. The process of assessment and planning culminates in the development of an initial, written "care contract" between the client and case manager that specifies their mutual commitment to a set of common goals.
Clients are encouraged to meet with their case managers at least once a month to update progress and plans. Case managers are available throughout the week for face-to-face or telephone appointments; and they check voice mail messages to respond to emergencies during evenings and weekends. Appointments take place at the convenience of clients in homes, YAP offices, and other professional settings, such as clinics. This program is open to people 29 years old and younger at the time of enrollment. Transition to adult case management and health care programs at the University of Minnesota or elsewhere is required after the client's 30th birthday. To enroll, please contact Val Smith at 651-231-4849 or smith182@umn.edu.
