Brief Description: Requiring measuring the performance of the HIV/AIDS service delivery system.

Sponsors: Representatives Darneille, Campbell, Cody, Miloscia, Moeller, Wallace, Schual-Berke, Skinner, Murray, Upthegrove and Santos.

Hearing Date: 2/3/04

Staff: Dave Knutson (786-7146).

Background:

The Department of Health (Department) provides for regional service networks that address prevention and treatment issues related to HIV/AIDS. Services provided through regional AIDS service networks include testing, counseling, education, intervention strategies to reduce the incidence of HIV infection among high-risk groups, community outreach, case management, and coordinated, community-based services.

Summary of Bill:

The Department will use recommendations from the federal government to determine best practices for the HIV-related activities provided through the regional AIDS service networks. The Department will establish performance indicators to assess progress and report its conclusions to the appropriate committees of the Senate and House of Representatives by December 31, 2004.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Requested on January 30, 2004.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.