Many healthcare organizations are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to improve care and streamline operations but often face uncertainty about how to begin. This session provides a clear and practical entry point for HIV service systems that want to integrate AI responsibly, particularly those working with limited resources.

We will outline how to form an internal AI Steering Committee that supports thoughtful planning, evaluates proposed uses, and builds understanding among staff. The committee also leads the development of governance policies that address privacy, safety, ethics, clinical oversight, and the role of human judgment in AI-supported care.

The session emphasizes how organizations can start small and scale gradually. We will focus on identifying tools that are accessible, cost conscious, and aligned with clinical or operational priorities. Participants will learn how to assess opportunities that may offer value even without large investments or complex platforms.

Guidance will also be provided on engaging staff in AI efforts. This includes offering brief, targeted tutorials on moving ideas into action, supporting those with technical skills to explore simple applications, and encouraging the use of AI to help solve challenges or locate information that supports patient care. These approaches help foster a sense of ownership, creativity, and shared responsibility for innovation.

This session is intended for leaders in clinical operations, prevention, and program improvement. Attendees will leave with an outline for establishing a governance structure and a practical checklist to begin evaluating and applying AI tools in ways that advance care and protect patients.