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About Us
HIV Planning and Coordination
The HIV Planning and Coordination
Unit (HIVPAC) coordinates HIV/AIDS care, treatment, and support
services and HIV/AIDS prevention services for the County of
Orange. HIVPAC receives Federal and State HIV/AIDS grants and
subcontracts the funds to Agency programs and community-based
organizations. HIVPAC recommends HIV/AIDS-related policies to
Health Care Agency administration. See organizational chart for
reporting relationships.
The HIV Planning and Coordination
Unit is essential to the continued coordination of a public health
response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Orange County. It is the only
entity, public or private, that is charged with this
responsibility. HIVPAC ensures that persons at high risk for
contracting or transmitting HIV are targeted for HIV prevention
education, and that persons living with HIV disease receive the
medical and support services they need. HIVPAC’s mission is to
prevent the transmission of HIV, to encourage early intervention
for those already infected, and to ensure that persons living with
HIV have access to needed health care and services.
The HIV Planning and Coordination:
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Provides staff support for HIV/AIDS planning and policy bodies, including the HIV Planning Council, the HIV Prevention Planning Committee, and other Council Committees.
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Oversees the HIV Planning Council's planning process for the delivery of prevention, care, treatment, and support services.
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Develops, implements, and updates the County of Orange Comprehensive HIV Services Plan and the Comprehensive HIV Prevention Plan in cooperation with community-based organizations, advocates, persons living with HIV, other governmental entities, and private-sector providers.
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Prepares and submits HIV/AIDS-related grant applications.
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Assists in the development of
Bid Solicitations, the evaluation of proposals, and the negotiation of contracts.
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Monitors contracts with
Community Providers of HIV Care, treatment, and support services; HIV housing services; and HIV education and prevention services.
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Maximizes access to services for persons with HIV/AIDS through the development and maintenance of a coordinated system of case management services among community and public providers.
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Offers and coordinates technical assistance, as needed, for HIV prevention and care service providers.
Staff
HIV Planning and Coordination (HIVPAC)
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