All Illinois birthing hospitals conduct rapid HIV testing in labor and delivery units. These are the main resources that hospitals will need to perform rapid HIV testing on pregnant people.
Counseling and Testing
CDC Revised HIV Testing Recommendations in Healthcare Settings
Guidelines for Voluntary HIV Testing in Illinois
Repeat Third Trimester HIV Screening Resources
Rapid HIV Test Counseling on Labor and Delivery (Flip Chart)
Expedited Confirmatory HIV Testing Information
Treatment
IL Perinatal HIV Hotline - Care of People Living with HIV in Labor (Flow Chart)
Emergency Pharmacy Support for Newborns with HIV Exposure
Linkage to Care
Hotline Release of Information Form
Overview of Hotline Case Management Services (Patient Handout)
Patient Education
Living with HIV while Pregnant
Neonatal AZT Instructions (Patient Handout)
Reporting
Preliminary Positive Test Report Form
Rapid HIV Testing Monthly Report for Birthing Hospitals
IDPH Adult HIV/AIDS Case Report
IDPH Pediatric HIV/AIDS Case Report
Sample Policies and Procedures
Policy for HIV Counseling and Testing of Pregnant People
Policy for Care of the Pregnant and Postpartum Person with HIV and Their Newborn