Purpose
To familiarize Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part A planning council/planning body (PC/PB) members and interested non-members with the purposes, importance, components, and processes of needs assessment. This module provides the information needed for active involvement in the needs assessment process by individuals with little or no prior experience in community planning or community-based research.
Content Overview
Materials for this Module
| Module 4: Notes for Trainers |
Understanding Needs Assessment
Implementing Needs Assessment
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Additional Resources
- Planning CHATT Webinar, Conducting RWHAP Part A Planning Council/Planning Body Needs Assessments, Webinar Slides and Transcript
- Planning Council Primer [2018 update], especially the sections on Planning Council Duties and CEO and Recipient Duties
- Compendium of Materials for Planning Council Support (PCS) Staff, especially:
- Quick Reference for Planning Council Support (PCS) Staff: Legislative Requirements for Planning Councils/Planning Bodies, with HRSA/HAB Definitions, Clarifications, and Expectations
- Quick Definitions and Descriptions for Data-Related Terms and Concepts Used by Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Planning Bodies (PDF)
- Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A Manual