GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRANTEES. A. All activities conducted under this Contract shall support the goals and objectives of the National HIV/STD Strategy and the Texas HIV Plan. The goals of the Texas HIV Plan are to:
1. Increase Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) awareness among members of the public, community leaders, and policy-makers;
2. Increase access to HIV prevention efforts for communities and groups at highest risk;
3. Successfully diagnose all HIV infections;
4. Increase timely linkage to HIV-related treatment for those newly-diagnosed with HIV;
5. Increase continuous participation in systems of treatment among people living with HIV; and
6. Increase viral suppression among people living with HIV.
B. Grantee shall do all the following:
1. Conduct HIV Prevention activities in accordance with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) RFA #HHS0000778 to ensure that HIV Prevention services are provided to all eligible persons according to the specific requirements detailed per funding opportunity;
2. Comply with the terms of the approved Work Plan and Performance Measures for this Contract;
3. Comply with all applicable state and federal policies, standards, and guidelines, including but not limited to:
a. DSHS HIV and STD Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS), including any revision, located at xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/pops/;
b. All HIV-STD Security Policies and Procedures in the tables titled “HIV/STD Security Policies and Procedures” and “Local Responsible Party,” located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/hivstd/policy/security.shtm;
c. DSHS Policy Guidelines for Home Self-Collection and Testing Kits including any revisions, located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/; and
d. Any letters or memos with additional directions and policies issued by DSHS
4. Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and statutes, including but not limited to:
a. Chapters 81 and 85 of the Texas Health and Safety Code;
b. Chapter 93 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (relating to Education and Prevention Programs for Hepatitis C);
c. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (“TAC”), Chapters 97 and 98,
d. Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 85.085 (relating to Physician Supervision of Medical Care) to ensure that a licensed physician supervises any medical care or procedure (including HIV testing) provided as part of activities conducted under this Contract;
5. Submit data on program activities and client contacts using timelines, systems, and formats specified ...
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRANTEES. A. Grantee shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws, rules, policies, standards, regulations, and guidelines, as amended, including but not limited to the following:
1. DSHS HIV and STI Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS), including any revisions, which is available at: Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS) | Texas DSHS;
2. DSHS Policy Guidelines for Self-Collection and HIV self-testing kits, including any revisions, which is available at: HIV/STD Program | Texas DSHS;
3. Any System Agency-issued letters or memos with additional directions and policies;
4. Chapter 81 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (related to communicable diseases, public health disasters and public health emergencies);
5. Chapter 85 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (related to acquired immune deficiency syndrome and HIV infection);
6. Chapter 94 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (related to education and prevention programs for Hepatitis C);
7. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapters 97 and 98, Subchapter C;
8. Texas Government Code Section 531.02161 (related to delivery of an in-person service, requiring an option of that service via telecommunications or using information technology); and
9. HIV/STI Program and HIV/STI Unit policies and procedures, including but not limited to, Policy 530.002 (related to prohibiting discrimination in program services) and HIV Prevention Program Reports and Forms.
B. Grantee shall commence activities no later than ninety (90) days following the Project Period start date.
C. Grantee shall incorporate condom promotion, education, and distribution into all program activities.
D. Grantee shall establish, build, or maintain collaboration agreements (e.g., Memoranda of Understanding [“MOUs”], service agreements) with other community-based organizations and medical providers to ensure the delivery of comprehensive services across the care continuum. Collaboration agreements must serve eligible Priority Population(s).
E. Grantee shall create a model for continuous community feedback, input, and engagement, such as a community advisory board, to assist with programmatic decision-making.
F. Grantee shall participate in state and local HIV planning and evaluation activities and in local efforts to coordinate HIV prevention and treatment services. Grantee shall use community assessments to evaluate and improve recruitment, outreach, and condom distribution strategies and tailor education and recrui...
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRANTEES. A. Grantee shall comply with all applicable state and federal policies, standards, and guidelines, including, but not limited to:
1. DSHS HIV and STI Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS), including any revisions, located at xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/pops; 2. DSHS Policy Guidelines for Self-Collection and HIV Self-Testing Kits, including any revisions, located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/;
3. Any System Agency letters or memos with additional directions and policies; and
