Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center
Research Department
2020 W. Harrison Street
Chicago,
IL
USA
60612
Kkroc@cookcountyhhs.org
Biographical Sketch:
Developed and implemented two studies (1999 - 2004) to evaluate the use of rapid HIV testing technology in multiple out-patient sites, including a county jail intake area, STD clinic, and adult emergency department. Coordinate efforts to expand access to HIV testing and increase linkage to care of those found to be infected through the use of routine rapid HIV testing in an adult emergency department with 130,000 visits/year (2007 - 2010).
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Kendrick SR, Kroc KA, Couture E, Weinstein RA. Comparison of Point-of-care Rapid HIV Testing in Three Clinical Venues. Research letter. AIDS 2004, Nov 5;18(16): 2208-10.
Kendrick SR, Kroc KA, Withum D, Rydman RJ, Branson BM, Weinstein RA. Outcomes of Offering Rapid Point-of-Care HIV Testing in a Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic. J AIDS 2005;38: 142-146.
Lubelchek R, Kroc K, Hota B, Sharief R, Muppudi U, Pulvirenti J, Weinstein RA. The Role of Rapid versus Conventional HIV Testing for Inpatients: Effects on Quality of Care. Arch Intern Med. 2005; 165:1956-60.
Kroc K, Howerton D. Report of a Survey of ASCP Members Concerning Point-of-Care Rapid HIV Testing and the Clinical Laboratory. LabMedicine 2005; 36:468-469.
Lyss SB, Branson BM, Kroc KA, Couture EF, Newman DR, Weinstein, RA. Detecting Unsuspected HIV Infection With a Rapid Whole Blood Test in an Urban Emergency Department. J AIDS 2007; 44:435-442.
Lubelchek RJ, Kroc KA, Levine DL, Beavis KG, Roberts RR. Routine, rapid HIV testing of medicine service admissions in the Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med. 2011; 58:S65-S70.