Local Public Health Department Resources

STI Resources

Hiring Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS)

DIS are public health professionals who use contact tracing and case investigation to prevent and control infectious diseases including HIV and sexually transmitted infections. The set of services that DIS provide are often referred to as STI/HIV Partner Services. Check out this infographic from the National Coalition of STD Directors for an overview of what a DIS does on a day-to-day basis. 

• Sample DIS Job Interview Questions
  Sample questions to use when conducting job interviews for the DIS position from the National Coalition of STD Directors.

DIS Training Resources

• CDC DIS Resources
• Passport to Partner Services
  Current CDC-approved training for DIS.
  
• NCSD DIS Training Plan
  
• National STD Curriculum
  
• STI Prevention Essentials: Create a Workday Learning account to access STI Prevention Essentials Modules: 
  
• Introduction to Disease Intervention in Oregon (please note, this module will not provide a "Completed" status in Workday)
• Risk Communication for Disease Intervention
• Persuasive Communication for Disease Intervention
• Sex Positivity in Disease Intervention
• Gender Diverse Health

Case Investigation Resources

• Syphilis Case Report and Data Entry Manual (2022)
  
• Gonorrhea Query Letter (2021)
  
• Syphilis Query Letter (10/2019)
• HIV/Syphilis Care Incentive Policy and Invoice (10/2022)
  

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STI Partner Services Resources

Printable Resources

• DIS Educational Materials
• DIS Staff - English, Spanish
  
• Clinicians - English, Spanish
  
• Community Members (One-page Handout) - English, Spanish
• Community Members (Brochure) - English, Spanish
  

Digital Partner Services Tools

• Introducing Technology into PS - A Toolkit for Programs
• Digital Partner Services for HIV/STI (Letter from Oregon Health Authority, March 2022)
  

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STD Program Drug Ordering - For Public Health Partners Only

STD Drug Ordering

• STD Drug Ordering FAQ
  
• STD Drug Order Form
  

Bicillin Access Program

• Bicillin Access Program Procedure and Expectations
  
• Bicillin Distribution Tracking Form

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Billing for STI Services

• Maximizing Insurance Payment for Covered HIV/STI Services Performed by Public Health Agencies and their Partners
• Report prepared for OHA HIV/STD Program by Health Management Associates (April 2021)
• Webinar presented by Health Management Associates (September 2021)
• Slides prepared by Health Management Associates (September 2021)
  
• Toolkit: Billing for HIV/STI Services Performed by Public Health Agencies & Their Partners (July 2021)

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Special Needs Funding

• Special Needs Funding Application (12/2022)
  
• Special Needs Budget Template (6/2024)