Table 1 Definition of the six quality of care indicators
Process of care indicators | Definition |
|---|---|
Universal test and start approach | Patient started ART within 1 month of HIV diagnosis |
Uptake of viral load testing | Patient up-to-date with respect to viral load testing |
Uptake of Multi-Month Scripting (MMS) | Use of MMS per guidelines based on definition of stable patients who are eligible for MMS |
Continuity of care indicators | |
Timely pick-up of ART | Patient has returned within 30 days of expected ART refill date |
ART 6-month retention among non-pregnant adults | Patient has returned within 30 days of expected ART refill date, 6 months after starting ART |
ART 6-month retention among pregnant women | Patient has returned within 30 days of expected ART refill date, 6 months after starting ART AND patient pregnant or postpartum at time of starting ART |