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For a PDF version of these release notes, please see the DATIM Release Notes v1.31MER2.5 attachment at the bottom of this page.

For indicator definitions and reporting guidance, please refer to the MER 2.5 Indicator Reference Guide.

For screenshots, please reference the FY21 Results & COP21/FY22 Targets Screenshots on this DATIM Support Page.

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1. Overview of Changes

These updates were deployed to DATIM on January 4, 2021 in preparation for FY21 Q1 Data MER Results and COP21/FY22 MER Target data entry period opening on January 6, 2021.  This update includes MER FY21 Results and COP21/FY22 Targets data entry form updates (details listed below).

• New Indicators – There are no new indicators for MER 2.5
• Retired Indicator – One MER indicator has been removed for FY21 Data Entry:
• HRH_CURR: Moving forward, HRH data will be collected via the HRH inventory.
• Updated Indicators – Many indicators underwent modifications in the form of new disaggregates, changes to existing disaggregates, reporting frequency, etc. Further details on specific changes for each indicator can be found below.
• Central Support Update – Starting in FY21, PEPFAR Central Support will be collected as third support type, separate from DSD and TA. TX_PLVS will be added to the list of Central Support indicators. Central Support data will continue to be reported annually.

2. Indicator Updates - Prevention Tab

2.1 PrEP_NEW

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only), MER Target Setting: PSNU (Facility and Community Combined)

Changes

• Reporting frequency changed from semi-annual to quarterly. [Results|Targets]

2.2 PrEP_CURR

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only), MER Target Setting: PSNU (Facility and Community Combined)

Changes

• Reporting frequency changed from semi-annual to quarterly. [Results|Targets]

2.3 KP_PREV

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only), MER Results: Community Based (and DoD Only), MER Target

      Setting: PSNU (Facility and Community Combined)

Changes

• Disaggregations were updated to: FSW, MSM, PWID, TG, and People in prisons and other closed settings. [Results|Targets]
• The disaggregations of TG SW, TG non-SW, MSM SW, MSM non-SW, PWID male, and PWID female were retired. [Results|Targets]

2.4 OVC_SERV

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only), MER Results: Community Based (and DoD Only), MER Target

      Setting: PSNU (Facility and Community Combined)

Changes

• Added new disaggregates to distinguish between beneficiaries in the three OVC_SERV program models: OVC Comprehensive, DREAMS, OVC Preventive. [Results|Targets]
• Added new disaggregate to distinguish between OVC child beneficiaries aged 18-20 years who are completing secondary education or an approved economic strengthening intervention and caregivers aged 18+. [Results|Targets]

2.5 GEND_GBV

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only), MER Results: Community Based (and DoD Only), MER Target

      Setting: PSNU (Facility and Community Combined)

Changes

• Reporting frequency changed from annual to semi-annual. [Results|Targets]

2.6.  AGYW_PREV

Dataset Association = Host Country Results: DREAMS (USG)

Changes

• Updated data entry screen language from “AGYW” to “active DREAMS beneficiaries”. [Results]

 

3. Indicator Updates - Testing Tab

3.1 HTS_TST

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only), MER Results: Community Based (and DoD Only), MER Target

      Setting: PSNU (Facility and Community Combined)

Changes

• Separate data entry form added for reporting of Central Support data. [Results]

3.2 PMTCT_STAT

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only), MER Target Setting: PSNU (Facility and Community Combined)

Changes

• Separate data entry form added for reporting of Central Support data. [Results]

3.3 OVC_HIVSTAT

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only), MER Results: Community Based (and DoD Only), MER Target

      Setting: PSNU (Facility and Community Combined)

Changes

• Updated data entry screens to indicate that only beneficiaries enrolled in the OVC Comprehensive program will be reported. The denominator will be auto calculated from the new OVC_SERV disaggregate “OVC Comprehensive”. [Results]

4. Indicators Update - Treatment Tab

4.1 TX_NEW

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only), MER Target Setting: PSNU (Facility and Community Combined)

Changes

• Separate data entry form added for reporting of Central Support data. [Results]

4.2 TX_CURR

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only), MER Target Setting: PSNU (Facility and Community Combined)

Changes

• Separate data entry form added for reporting of Central Support data. [Results]

4.3 TX_RTT

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only)

Changes

• Changed language of LTFU to patient-centered language of interruption in treatment (IIT). [Results]

4.4 TX_ML

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only)

Changes

• Added clarifying language to the description section to state that patients who initiated treatment during the reporting period may be counted in TX_ML. [Results]
• Changed language of LTFU to patient-centered language of interruption in treatment. [Results]

4.5 PMTCT_ART

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only), MER Target Setting: PSNU (Facility and Community Combined)

Changes

• Separate data entry form added for reporting of Central Support data. [Results]

5. Indicator Updates - Viral Suppression Tab

5.1 TX_PVLS

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only), MER Target Setting: PSNU (Facility and Community Combined)

• Separate data entry form added for reporting of Central Support data. [Results]

6. Indicator Updates - Health Systems Tab

6.1.  HRH_CURR

Dataset Association = MER Results: Facility Based (and DoD Only), MER Results: Community Based (and DoD Only), MER Results: Operating Unit Level (USG)

Changes

• HRH_CURR removed for FY21 Results. [Results]

7. Additional Data Entry Indicators Updated

7.1.  PMTCT_STAT_SUBNAT

Dataset Association = Host Country Results: COP Prioritization SNU (USG), Host Country Targets: COP Prioritization SNU (USG)

Changes

• Finer age bands added to PMTCT_STAT_SUBNAT Targets: 10-14 (F) | 15-19 (F) | 20-24 (F) | 25-29 (F) | 30-34 (F) | 35-39 (F) | 40-44 (F) | 45-49 (F) | 50+ (F) [Targets]

7.2.  PMTCT_ART_SUBNAT

Dataset Association = Host Country Results: COP Prioritization SNU (USG), Host Country Targets: COP Prioritization SNU (USG)

Changes

• Finer age bands added to PMTCT_ART_SUBNAT Targets: 10-14 (F) | 15-19 (F) | 20-24 (F) | 25-29 (F) | 30-34 (F) | 35-39 (F) | 40-44 (F) | 45-49 (F) | 50+ (F) [Targets]

 

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