LAC Bicillin Delivery Program for LAC Medical Providers
DHSP Clinical Guidance Unit, LAC DPH-Pharmacy & LAC Medical Providers.
Medical Clinics which do not carry bicillin
To facilitate Syphilis treatment by delivering Bicillin for patients whose providers do not have Bicillin available.
Please provide specific outcomes if possible, such as # or people served, # or % of reaching XYZ outcome, etc.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Division of HIV and STD Programs (DHSP) helps providers obtain Bicillin for their pregnant and non-pregnant patients. Since its inception in April 2020, DHSP has delivered 68 doses/syringes of Bicillin 2.4 million units to 24 providers, which otherwise would not have been able to treat their patient for syphilis infection.
Many providers prefer to refer to LHD for Syphilis Tx
Develop a protocol which includes specific criteria for program utilization.
If this is not applicable to your health department, type NA.
NA
Often lost to follow up before test results or treatment
Inmates trust our Health Department staff
Consider how to address quick release and loss to follow up in the community.