{"id":148,"date":"2016-02-23T21:31:01","date_gmt":"2016-02-23T21:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/?page_id=148"},"modified":"2026-04-21T21:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:21:09","slug":"virginia_hiv_hepatitis_surveillance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/disease-prevention\/virginia_hiv_hepatitis_surveillance\/","title":{"rendered":"HIV & Hepatitis Surveillance"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Surveillance data are critical to monitor the HIV epidemic, analyze trends in infection and provide accurate information for planning, evaluation, policy development and resource allocation for prevention and care programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Virginia\u2019s HIV Surveillance Overview<\/h3>\n
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The Virginia HIV and Hepatitis Surveillance Program plays an important part in DDP programming. The goal of the program is to collect complete and accurate data. HIV data activities are also mandated through the Code of Virginia<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 <\/span>The Virginia Surveillance Program collects data through both passive and active activities. Healthcare providers and labs statewide provide data for the program.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Jurisdictional Collaboration: Virginia, District of Columbia, and Maryland<\/h3>\n
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A cross-jurisdictional cooperation letter <\/span>was finalized<\/span><\/span> on January 13, 2017. HIV\/AIDS Directors in the District of Columbia (DC), Maryland (MD), and Virginia signed the letter. <\/span> The letter requests providers and laboratories in all jurisdictions to report diagnoses and provide case information to requesting health department staff<\/span><\/span>. <\/span> It also outlines the purpose of case surveillance and investigation conducted by the health department staff<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>The effort facilitates more complete reporting, enhanced monitoring of HIV health outcomes, and a more accurate description of the HIV epidemic in all jurisdictions<\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

The full letter can <\/span>be read<\/span><\/span> here: Cross-Jurisdictional Cooperation Letter<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Information About New CDC HIV Testing Algorithm<\/h3>\n
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