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GASPS
Needs Assessment Review
GASPS Needs
The GASPS NA review process of the
Needs Assessment reports will take
Assessment Review
place during the month of January, Process
Jan 7, 2013
2013. Presented by the GSU CITF TA/ Training Team

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Purpose of the Peer Review
 The purpose of conducting a Peer Review Process is for
providers to gain knowledge and exchange ideas, experiences,
and information while also providing constructive feedback to
their peers.

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Objective of the Peer Review
 The objective of this process is for reports to be reviewed for
adherence to the Needs Assessment Report Template and Data
Collection Guidance, and to be certain that there has been
adequate consideration in identifying high-need areas and at-risk
populations, as per the State’s selected goals.

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Process Overview
Needs Assessment (NA) Review Process Highlights
 All NA related documents should be uploaded to Lunch-Box
 Needs Assessment Review Process is two levels: Peer Review and State
Review
 Peer Review Starts: Jan 7, 2013 – Ends: Jan 18, 2013
 State Review Starts: Jan 7, 2013 – Ends: Jan 31, 2013
 Each provider (PC) will be signed a maximum of two (2) NA reports to review
and provide feedback.
 RPS will act as a conduit for the review process. All review documents,
notes, and other related items should be sent to RPS.
 Review documents and tools are available at gasps.org
 Video overview of tools are available at gasps.org

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Review Tools
OPSP / RPS will assign the report you are to review. Please look
for this information from OPSP on your assigned report(s).
 Required Items:
1. Completed assigned report(s) (provided by RPS and OSPS)
2. Needs Assessment Review Process Document (pg. 1, at ga-
sps.org) This is a guide, and does not need to be submitted to your RPS.
3. Needs Assessment Review Process Tool (Pgs 2, 3 & 4) (at
ga.sps.org) This will be submitted to your RPS / OPSP.

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Review Tools
Review Question Sections:
 Introduction
 Community Mobilization and Resource Assessment
 Purpose
 Methodology
 Results and Findings
 Challenges and Barriers

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Review Tools
3-Tier Rating Scale:
 Outstanding - All elements are clearly addressed, well conceived,
thoroughly developed, and well supported. Documentation and required
information are specific and comprehensive. Minimum or no revisions
required.
 Satisfactory - Elements are addressed (although some do not contain
necessary detail and/or support). Most documentation and required
information are present and acceptable. Some revisions and information
are required. Submit updated report.
 Marginal - Few, if any, elements are addressed. Documentation and
required information are deficient or omitted. Substantial revisions and
inclusion of missing documents required. Need to revise and re-
submit report.

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Review Tools
First, sign the confidentalty aggreement…
Please sign the confidentiality statement below and submit to the
RPS with all the Needs Assessment reviewed documents.
Confidentiality Statement
I understand that the Needs Assessment report and required attachments
are to be kept private and confidential. I attest that I will not share any
information or documents provided to me with anyone. I will be mindful
and respectful to the confidentiality and protection of my peers’ privacy.
__________________________________________________________
_ Organization’s Director or Manager (on behalf of the review panel)

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Review Tools
Fill out the Peer Review Assessment page
Peer Review Form for Needs Assessment Report
 Name of Reviewing Community: X-ville GA (example)
 Name of Reviewer/Organization: CITF TA Team (example)

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Review Tools
Review and score - matrix

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Review Tools
Review and score - additional questions

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Next Steps
 Please hold your ECCO Requests on the review process until
you have received your assigned report.
 Your assigned reports will be e-mailed to you this week. The
state will do the review and paring reviewers to communities
 If you receive a large report and you are not able to complete
your review by Jan 18th, please contact your RPS.
 You can find the review tools at the ga-sps.org website; please
download and review them.
 When review is complete, send your completed review sheet to
your RPS. Please do not share your feedback with others, with
the exception of the RPS and OPSP state office.