Building Rapid Inpatient Delivery of ART to Generate Engagement in HIV Care

The study team will pilot rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation as part of routine inpatient care at the University of Chicago Medicine (UCM), comparing outcomes over a 12-month implementation period. Electronic medical record (EMR) data will be used to evaluate clinical outcomes such as ART initiation within 24-48 hours, linkage to HIV care, retention, and viral suppression, as well as demographic and clinical factors associated with these outcomes. Implementation outcomes will be assessed using Proctor\'s framework, including acceptability, feasibility, fidelity, and appropriateness.