HIV Treatment in South Africa

Using well-tested quality improvement methods, the IHI Developing Countries team is focusing on rapid expansion of HIV/AIDS treatment for children and adults in South Africa. Visit the Developing Countries section to learn more.

National Quality Center

The National Quality Center (NQC) partners with IHI to maintain the HIV/AIDS topic area, with the goal of improving the quality of HIV/AIDS care across the US. NQC, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration under the New York State AIDS Institute, provides quality improvement technical assistance to Ryan White CARE Act grantees of all Titles.

The National Quality Center (NQC) Quality Academy, an online, modular learning program designed to increase understanding of quality improvement in HIV care, features 20 content-rich Tutorials — all accessible 24/7 on any Internet-connected computer.

• Learn more about the Quality Academy Tutorials
• Read FAQs about the Quality Academy

View Materials from National Quality Center Technical Assistance Webconferences:

• January 10, 2008: Quality Management 101 and HRSA Expectations for Quality Management
• December 13, 2007: Making the Business Case for Quality in Health Care
• November 9, 2007: Addressing Cultural Competence with Quality Improvement
• September 13 and October 11, 2007: Engaging Provider Staff and Consumers in Quality Improvement
• July 12 and August 9, 2007: Using Data for QI
• May 10 and June 14, 2007: Intro to Performance Measurement
• April 5 and June 28, 2007: Improving the Performance Rates of Cervical Cancer Screening/Pap Tests - A National HAB Initiative
• March 8 and April 12, 2007: Developing Quality Management Infrastructure
• January 11 and February 8, 2007: Quality Management 101 and HRSA Expectations
• December 15, 2005: Quality Management Plans for Title I and Title II RWCA Grantees
• June 5, 2006: Quality Management Plans for Ryan White CARE Act Title III and IV Grantees

Peer Learning Opportunities

Peer learning is an effective way to exchange best practices and tools with each other. Please join the HIV community of peer learners.

• Submit an improvement story or effective new tool
• Suggest a new literature item or web-based resource

Consumer Involvement

Consumer involvement plays a crucial role in quality improvement. We have collected a variety of information on consumer involvement, education, and empowerment, as well as resources for self-management. Please visit our Consumer Involvement page for more information. 

Resources for Public Health

Resources and content for public health leaders and staff have been assembled from IHI’s work in health care quality improvement to help bring quality improvement to public health programs and organizations.