A Retrospective Chart Review of Patients With Reactive Rapid Plasma Reagin Tests in the Emergency Department of an Urban Safety Net Hospital

A retrospective chart review of patients with reactive rapid plasma reagins in the emergency department of an Atlanta safety net hospital found low rates of treatment completion and connection to PrEP services. Emergency departments are a critical access point to care in safety net health systems. A retrospective chart review of patients with reactive rapid plasma reagins collected in the emergency department of an Atlanta safety net hospital from May 1, 2020, to October 31, 2020, found suboptimal rates of syphilis treatment completion and linkage to human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis services.