Analyze Data
Conducting Evaluation Studies

Virginia Department of Health

implemented this best practice in 1991

Qualifying under the Best Practices catalogue:
4 Execute the Organizational Mission
42 Provide operational information support
422 Aggregate and analyze operational information

Best Practice Summary
(how it works, how you measure it)

The Division of HIV/STD of the Virginia Department of Health routinely conducts evaluation studies to validate HIV/AIDS reporting completeness throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The validation studies are conducted by trained epidemiologists who conduct these studies with health departments, hospitals, and private providers. Virginia's HIV reporting completeness is measured by a formula that assesses total cases reported and new cases ascertained during the study.

Impact on the Process Organizational Performance (OUTCOMES)

The Division maintains strong HIV/AIDS reporting throughout Virginia. The average reporting completeness in Virginia is 90%. To date, over 1,500 HIV/AIDS cases have been added to Virginia's HIV/AIDS morbidity figures. These data are used to monitor the epidemic, to target prevention efforts, and to allocate resources for prevention and treatment of HIV.

Best Practice Qualification

This practice is a model utilized and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For Additional Information

Virginia Department of Health
Division of HIV/STD
P. O. Box 2448
Room 112
Richmond, VA 23218

Dena Ellison
(804) 371-4114
dmellison@vdh.state.va.us

Casey W. Riley
(804) 786-6267
criley@vdh.state.va.us

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