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VACAC
Virginia Quality of Care Consumer Advisory Committee
VACAC is a statewide committee of people living with HIV who partner with the Virginia Department of Health to improve the quality of HIV care across Virginia. The committee provides consumer input on policies, services, and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring that lived experience guides decision‑making and promotes equitable, high‑quality care for all communities impacted by HIV.
Mission and Objectives of VACAC
The mission of VACAC is to establish a unique and sustainable partnership with providers to incorporate the experiential perspectives of people living with HIV/AIDS into the quality improvement process.
To achieve this mission, several key objectives are outlined, including but not limited to:
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To act as liaison between people with HIV (PWH) in Virginia, also referred to as consumers, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and service providers.
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To engage, educate, and bring together consumers through a variety of activities that support health promotion and quality of life.
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Assess challenges with linkage to care and identify quality of care best practices for implementation locally, regionally, and/or statewide.
🗣 Consumer Voice & Leadership
Ensure lived experiences shape HIV care decisions and improvements.
🤝 Collaboration & Engagement
Connect with consumers, advocates, and partners across Virginia.
📈 Quality of Care Focus
Help improve services, client experiences, and health outcomes.
📢 Advocacy & Impact
Elevate consumer priorities to influence policy and programs.
📚 Education & Empowerment
Build knowledge, skills, and confidence through shared learning.
💙 Commitment to Equity
Promote equitable, culturally responsive, client-centered care.
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