Group Needs Assessment Sample Clauses
The Group Needs Assessment clause establishes a process for evaluating the collective requirements of a group, such as employees or members, to determine the appropriate level or type of benefits, services, or coverage to be provided. Typically, this involves gathering data on the group's demographics, usage patterns, or preferences, and using this information to tailor offerings like insurance plans or wellness programs. By systematically assessing group needs, this clause ensures that the provided solutions are relevant and cost-effective, addressing the specific circumstances of the group and preventing mismatches between offerings and actual requirements.
Group Needs Assessment. Contractor shall assess the linguistic and cultural needs of its enrollees who speak a primary language other than English. The findings of the assessment shall be submitted to DMAHS in the form of a plan entitled, "Cultural and Linguistic Services Plan" at the end of year one of the contract. In the plan, the contractor will summarize the methodology, findings, and outline the proposed services to be implemented, the timeline for implementation with milestones, and the responsible individual. The contractor shall ensure implementation of the plan within six months after the beginning of year two of the contract. The contractor shall also identify the individual with overall responsibility for the activities to be conducted under the plan. The DMAHS approval of the plan is required prior to its implementation.
Group Needs Assessment. Contractor shall conduct a group needs assessments, as specified below, to identify the health education and cultural and linguistic needs of its’ Members; and utilize the findings for continuous development and improvement of contractually required health education and cultural linguistic programs and services. Contractor must use multiple reliable data sources, methodologies, techniques, and tools to conduct the group needs assessment.
1) Contractor shall conduct an initial group needs assessment (GNA) within 12 months from the commencement of operations within a Service Area and at least every five (5) years from the commencement of operations thereafter. For Contracts existing at the time this provision becomes effective, the next GNA will be required at a time within the five (5) year period from the effective date of this provision, to be determined by DHCS.
2) Contractor shall submit a GNA Summary Report to the DHCS within six (6) months of the completion of each GNA. The summary report must include:
a) The objectives; methodology; data sources; survey instruments; findings and conclusions; program and policy implications; and references contained in the GNA.
b) The findings and conclusions must include the following information for Medi-Cal plan Members: 1) demographic profile; 2) related health risks, problems and conditions; 3) related knowledge, attitudes and practices including cultural beliefs and practices; 4) perceived health education needs including learning needs, preferred methods of learning and literacy level; and 5) culturally competent community resources.
3) Contractor shall annually update the GNA summary report, including a current update on the information required in item 2) b) above. Contractor shall maintain, and have available for DHCS review, the GNA summary report updates.
4) Contractor shall demonstrate that GNA and summary report findings and conclusions in item 2) b) above are utilized for continuous development of its health education and cultural and linguistic services program. Contractor must maintain documentation of program priorities, target populations, and program goals/objectives as they are revised to meet the identified and changing needs of the Member population.
Group Needs Assessment. HMO must conduct a group needs assessment of enrolled STAR Members to determine Member health education needs and literacy levels. HMO may cooperatively conduct a group needs assessment of all enrolled STAR Members with one or more HMOs also contracting with TDH in the service area to provide services to Medicaid recipients.
Group Needs Assessment. Contractor shall conduct a group needs assessment of its Members to determine health education needs, including literacy level. Contractor shall submit to DHS a report summarizing the methodology, findings, proposed services, key activities, timeline for implementation, and the responsible individuals. Contractor shall complete the needs assessment and submit the report to DHS between twelve (12) and eighteen (18) months after the commencement of operations under this Contract. 134. Article VI, SCOPE OF WORK, Section 6.7.8.1, Subcontract, paragraph 1, is amended to read: Contractor shall execute a Subcontract for the specified public health services with the Local Health Department (LHD) in each county that is covered by this Contract. The Subcontract shall specify the scope and responsibilities of both parties, billing and reimbursements, reporting responsibilities, and Medical Record management to ensure coordinated health care services. The Subcontract shall meet the requirements contained ▇▇▇▇▇▇ MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. 95-23637-A03 in Article III, Sections 3.28, Subcontracts, through 3.28.8, Disclosures. The specified public health services under the Subcontract are as follows: 135. Article VI, SCOPE OF WORK, Section 6.7.8.1, Subcontracts, subsection (B), is amended to read:
Group Needs Assessment. Contractor shall conduct a group needs assessment of Members to determine health education needs, including literacy level and cultural and linguistic needs of the Members who speak a primary language other than English. A report summarizing the methodology, findings, proposed services, key activities, timeline for implementation and the responsible individuals shall be available to DHS upon request. This subsection shall be inoperative for the period from August 1, 2000 to July 31, 2002. In the event that this Contract is extended or renewed, Contractor must comply with the requirements of this provision by July 31, 2003.
Group Needs Assessment. The Contractor will conduct a group needs assessment of their Members to determine health education needs including literacy level. The Contractor will submit to DHS a report summarizing the methodology, findings, proposed services, key activities, timeline for implementation and the responsible individuals. The Contractor will complete the needs assessment within six months after one year of operations under this Contract.