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Waterbury Hospital Infectious Disease Clinic peer program at a glance

Peer program founded: Started with one peer in 2005, expanded to larger program in 2009

Program mission: Linkage to care and retention in care for HIV patients

Number of peer educators: 4 peers plus one peer supervisor

Funding source: Ryan White Part A and C funds

Work Schedule: Part time, 20-35 hours/week

Peer responsibilities:

  • Conduct new patient orientation
  • Provide one-on-one emotional and practical support to people living with HIV
  • Facilitate support groups
  • Stay abreast of treatment trends, provide non-directive information to clients
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
  • Help train new peer advocates

Success measures: Reduction in missed appointments, timely completion of laboratory tests, patient satisfaction surveys

  • Waterbury Hospital Infectious Disease Clinic expands its peer program