ARIES: Why does it need to be included in the mai program?

Two different ways to answers this question: “You have to.” Contractually obligated to use the AIDS Regional Information and Evaluation System (ARIES) and to comply with all policies, procedures, and guidelines with AIRES. To improve business strategy and the workflow within the program. Validate measures Increase client visibility in the care continuum Decrease redundancy Create data-driven decisions

Let’s look at the different components to MAI Somebody Cares Somebody Cares Somebody Cares Sample Footer Text 5/21/2019 3

There are so many components! Provide Detailed Reports Possibly eliminate the quantitative tracking for quarterly reports Improve Transparency Monitoring Track clients Streamline Applications (Tent.) Create Accurate Data Sets Data-Driven Decisions Ryan White Services ARIES Linkage Efforts THMP Applications

But first… We need to learn the FUNdamentals√ Learn how to accurately input data into ARIES You can only put in data for services you’re funded for. SHARE client information. Ensure the current contract is in ARIES All ARIES contracts and allocations need to be in the system 45 days after execution Training, training, training! Don’t let this be the last guidance you receive for ARIES

Thank you for everything you do