Starter Kit

Partnership for Health

Clinics should anticipate at least a 4 to 6 month start-up
Identify resources to reproduce and print program materials.
View the intervention posters.
Identify a "champion" or site coordinator for the intervention who can begin establishing clinic "buy-in" and commitment to the adoption of PfH and integration of prevention messages as an essential component of patient care.
Prepare clinic staff for a three part training process that includes:
- Orientation of staff to the intervention (2-4 weeks before training)
- 4-5 hour intervention training
- Booster training (4-6 weeks after the training)
Plan for and conduct program monitoring and evaluation.
Review the Partnership for Health Starter Kit Guide that includes a wealth of planning information.

Blue Poster Patient Perspective (34KB)
A smaller poster that communicates thoughts from the patient perspective.
Blue Poster Provider Perspective (39KB)
A smaller poster that communicates thoughts from the provider perspective.
Brochure (579KB)
The brochure serves as reading material for patients that arrive at the clinic. Providers also use the brochure as a guide for having the PfH conversation with the patient. Provided in English & Spanish.
Chart Stickers (38KB)
Can be used in the patient's medical record to document that safer sex counseling was provided and can serve as a reminder to the provider of what issues were discussed during the previous visit.
Exam Room Posters (English and Spanish) (534KB)
Conveys messages about reducing unsafe behaviors.
Provider Pocket Guide (445KB)
May be used as a tool to guide the provider's conversation about sexual behaviors and disclosure.
Starter Kit Guide (179KB)
Provides step-by-step information to clinic managers and directors about the start up process for PfH, including: planning, implementating and maintaining PfH at their clinic.
Waiting Room Posters (914KB)
Posters that are used to communicate the PfH theme: The Action of One, The Partnership of Two and the Power of Many.