Two Models for Increasing the Scope and Activities of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Partner Services Programs: Preliminary Findings From the Fast Track Project.

Background: We sought to develop a novel strategy for expanding an existing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) partner services (PS) model to provide comprehensive sexual health services, including sexually transmitted infection testing, a virtual telemedicine visit, and access to immediate start medication (antiretroviral treatment, preexposure or postexposure prophylaxis). Fast Track was a National Institutes of Health-funded implementation science trial in New York City to pilot and refine the new strategy, and examine its feasibility, acceptability, and impact.

Methods: Over the course of 1 year, health department staff collaborated with the academic research team to develop Fast Track protocols and workflows, create a cloud-based database to interview and track patients, and train disease intervention specialists to deliver the new program.