Goal/Objective/Activity

Steps

Allow for client and provider concerns to be brought up during meetings. Identify grievances and explain to clients how to address with provider and/or Grantee.

Identify system-wide problem and refer to appropriate party (other committees, the Grantee, HIV prevention groups, the Care Council , etc.)

1. Maintain an agenda item at every meeting for hearing and discussing community issues and concerns.
2. Train committee members on the Council’s role including handling concerns and grievances.

Goal/Objective/Activity

Steps

Provide a forum to educate providers and consumers about Ryan White, the Care Council and available resources/services.

1. Alternate committee meetings between all rural counties covered by the Council.

Assist in enhancing the continuum of care available in rural communities.

1. Identify organizations and providers that will serve all clients in rural communities.
2. Establish links with the above organizations to make them aware of the Care Council and the available resources for PLWH, and to obtain information on the services they provide.

Assist the Council to achieve and maintain adequate rural representation in their membership.

1. Actively recruit candidates for membership in the Care Council
2. Recruit representatives to participate in all core committees (i.e. Planning and Evaluation , RPARC )

Provide relevant information to Council on the special needs of rural communities

1. Present statistical reports.
2. Assist the Council’s annual needs assessment process by recruiting rural clients to participate in all components (i.e. surveys, focus groups and public hearings).
3. Assign a member to attend Planning and Evaluation Committee and act as a liaison between the two committees.