Overview


The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute is committed to
Eliminating new HIV infections Improving the health and well-being of persons with HIV (PWH) Ensuring equitable access to HIV care to promote the health and wellbeing of all New Yorkers living with HIV

The purpose of this Ryan White Part B Quality Management Program is to determine to what extent the needs of people living with HIV (PLWH) are being met and help providers better meet those needs.

To reach our goal we are setting standards for and measuring the performance of Part B-funded providers.
The Ryan White Part B Quality Management Program will:
  • Identify areas for improvement
  • Implementing quality improvement projects using established tools and methodologies
  • Aid providers to improve their performance

Quality Vision for the Ryan White Part B Quality Management Program:

Optimal health outcomes for PWH served through a continuum of Ryan White Part B-supported services in New York State.

 

  • Provides guidance for the development and implementation of the Ryan White Part B Quality Management Program, including quality improvement initiatives and projects based on available data and trends, and to address areas for improvement utilizing best practices and improvement methods.
  • The Committee meets quarterly and is chaired by a Part B provider and an AIDS Institute staff.
Committee Members
Belanger, Daniel
AIDS Institute - Director of Quality of Care Program 		Currin, Lisa
AIDS Institute - Bureau of Community Support Services 		Fuller, John
AIDS Institute – Office of Grants and Data Management
Gambone, Gina
NYCDOHMH 		Glushefski, Rebekah
Institute for Family Health 		Hollenback, Darin
AIDS Institute – Uninsured Care Program
Levy, Margaret
Trillium Health 		Lopez, Joey
AIDS Institute – Uninsured Care Program 		Perks, Victoria
Options for Community Living
Piscitella, Sherry
AIDS Institute - Bureau of Community Support Services 		Rodriguez, Leandro
Latino Commission on AIDS 		San Antonio Gaddy, Mara
AIDS Institute - Division of HIV & Hepatitis Health Care
Sawicki, Steve
AIDS Institute - Director of NYLinks 		Steinbock, Clemens
AIDS Institute - Center of Quality Improvement &Innovation 		Thomas, Lionel
Cornerstone Health
Trotter, Dawn
Evergreen Health 		Vara, Julie
AIDS Institute – Uninsured Care Program 		Williams, Joy
AIDS Institute - Ryan White Part B Quality Management Program

The Quality Management Committee established the Ryan White Part B Quality Management Plan describing the overall quality management program infrastructure, goals, and activities, as well as expectations specific to Ryan White Part B-funded agencies.