Table 2. Performance Standards for Provision of ART Services, Standards-Based Management and Recognition

Standard	No. of Verification Criteria	Content
Initial assessment of patient's condition	6	Greetings, registration, ask about patient well-being, review medical history
Assessment of opportunistic infections	3	Rule out pneumocystis pneumonia, cryptococcal meningitis, and tuberculosis
Assessment of adverse reactions	6	Inquire about sleeping problems, nausea, yellow eyes, shortness of breath, etc., and offer reassurance
Assessment of potential drug interactions	3	Ask about new medications, document concurrent medications, check for drug interactions
General health assessment	3	Inquire about contraception, pregnancy, alcohol and recreational drug use, depression; perform targeted physical exam; request and review laboratory tests
Verification of how patient is taking ART and cotrimoxazole	9	Check medication schedule, supplies, missed doses; reinforce adherence; address patient concerns
Addressing identified issues, as needed	8	Manage infections, adverse reactions, laboratory abnormalities; make referrals for social services
Concluding the consultation	5	Address patient questions, plan return visit, complete registers and applicable forms
Nutrition counseling	5	Discuss diet, food preparation, boiling drinking water, hand washing
Maximum possible ART follow-up score	48