Module 5. Priority Setting and Resource Allocation

Purpose

To prepare Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part A planning council/planning body (PC/PB) members for active and informed participation in priority setting and resource allocation (PSRA). This module provides the information needed by new PC/PB members and other individuals who have not previously participated in an annual PSRA process, including the purposes, importance, components, and processes related to Part A PSRA.

Content Overview

PSRA Importance and Context

Legislative Language
HRSA/HAB Expectations for PSRA
Importance of PSRA

Priority Setting

HRSA/HAB Expectations for Priority Setting
Sound Practices in Priority Setting
Steps in Priority Setting

Directives

Purposes and Examples
HRSA/HAB Expectations: Do’s and Don’ts
Developing Directives
After a Directive is Approved

Resource Allocation

HRSA/HAB Expectations for Resource Allocation
Approaching Resource Allocation
Steps in Resource Allocation

Models for Implementing PSRA

Factors to Consider
Committee-based Models
Full PC/PB-based Models

Reallocation

Timing of Reallocation
Preventing “Unobligated” Funds
HRSA/HAB Expectations for Reallocation
Managing Reallocation

Materials for this Module

	Module 5: Notes for Trainers
	PowerPoint Slides: Priority Setting and Resource Allocation
	Activity 5.1: Quick Scenarios to Apply Knowledge
	Activity 5.2: Updating Service Priorities
	Activity 5.3: Developing Directives
	Activity 5.4: Allocating Resources
	Activity 5.5: Reallocation
	Quick Reference Handout 5.1: Understanding Part A-fundable Service Categories
	Quick Reference Handout 5.2: Directives
	Folleto de referencia rápida 5.2: Directivas
	Quick Reference Handout 5.3: Priority Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA) Overview
	Folleto de referencia rápida 5.3: Descripción general del establecimiento de prioridades y la asignación de recursos (PSRA)
	Quick Reference Handout 5.4: Priority Setting
	Folleto de referencia rápida 5.4: Establecimiento de prioridades
	Quick Reference Handout 5.5: Resource Allocation
	Folleto de referencia rápida 5.5: Asignación de recursos
	Quick Reference Handout 5.6: Reallocation
	Folleto de referencia rápida 5.6: Reasignación de fondos

Packet of Supporting Materials for Module 5 Activities

	Midsize Metro RWHAP Part A Program Data Matrix
	Midsize Metro Service Priorities List and Worksheet
	Allocations and Expenditures Spreadsheet
	Other Funding Sources Spreadsheet

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Planning Community HIV/AIDS Technical Assistance and Training