Institute for Healthcare Improvement: HIV Patient/Client Goal Contract with Illustrations

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HIV Patient/Client Goal Contract with Illustrations

Mendocino Community Health Clinics, Inc., Care Coordination Team
Ukiah, California, USA

Self-management and adherence for people with HIV disease involves not just medication adherence, but all aspects of general health and life balance. In using this tool during a visit, the clinician and patient/client partner to review self-management goals, identify barriers to achieving optimal self-management, and create solutions to remove or lessen the impact of those barriers. Review the contract at each visit to note patient/client improvements and identify new goals.

Background

This tool was developed to promote communication between providers and patients/clients not only about medication adherence but also a broader range of self-management issues.

Directions
During a patient visit, walk through the one-page sheet to identify key challenge areas for the client/patient. Write notes on the back. Focus on one or two areas at a time, so as not to overwhelm the patient/client.

Related Changes

Self-Management and Adherence

Set and Document Self-Management Goals Collaboratively with Patients

Related Measures

Percent of Patients/Clients with Self-Management Goal Setting



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Self-Management and Adherence Set and Document Self-Management Goals Collaboratively with Patients Percent of Patients/Clients with Self-Management Goal Setting

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