Case Study of Los Angeles AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Service Demonstration Project. Part 4

摘要

In October 1986 the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded grants in Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco to initiate Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Service Demonstration projects. The report is a case study of the Los Angeles demonstration project including the following topics on Los Angeles' AIDS services system: history of the response to AIDS, governmental organization, the demonstration project, health and social services, personnel, coordination of care, data systems, funding and planning. The Los Angeles demonstration emphasized the development of case management services targeting different populations. Basic inpatient, outpatient and social support services for AIDS were widely accessible. Unresolved problems include lack of an overall plan, no forum to coordinate activities and competition for funds hampering coordination among community-based organizations.