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
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