What We Do

These responsibilities of the Coalition are defined under HRSA AIDS Title II programs.

NEEDS ASSESSMENTS: The Coalition must conduct an assessment of the unmet HIV service needs of the geographic area to be served that examines the present and future HIV epidemic and existing community resources (e.g. fiscal, personnel, and program resources from public, private, and volunteer services.)

PRIORITY SETTING: The Coalition must develop service delivery plans to address identified care and service needs. Planning groups identify HIV prevention needs and identify specific priority setting interventions and strategies to address needs by defined populations.

STRATEGIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT: The Coalition must establish service care plans to ensure the delivery of the services to meet identified needs.

EVALUATION: The Coalition evaluates the success of the planning process in meeting needs and the cost effectiveness of the mechanisms employed to meet needs.

The Coalition is accountable to:

• Individuals with HIV/AIDS residing in the northwest region
• The community at large
• Funding sources and donors
• Regulatory entities such as Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and Clarion University of Pennsylvania

The Coalition will:

• Conduct needs assessment
• Plan and set service priorities
• Promote coordination and integration of community resources
• Assure provision of comprehensive outpatient health and support services
• Evaluate consortium’s success and cost-effectiveness
• Allocate funds for the provision of HIV services
• Promote the solicitation of additional sources of funding
• Provide mechanism for collaboration among HIV care and prevention agencies
• Provide an umbrella for HIV planning in the community
• Establish service standards and ensure compliance with state standards already in place
• Assure continuum of care through case management and other services
• Assure education services to the community about HIV/AIDS, and advocate for enhanced services.
• Serve as an advisory body to local governing agencies

 

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