Description
The Planning Council was established by Mayor Freddie O'Connell Executive Order Number 049. The purpose of the Council to meet the requirements of the Ryan White grant with the goal of preventing new HIV infections in our community, assuring positive health outcomes for residents living with HIV disease, and eliminating health disparities. This responsibility and authority is set forth in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-87, October 30, 2009).
The Council shall be comprised of twenty-five (25) members appointed by the Mayor.
The Council shall be charged with completing the following duties as specified in the Ryan White grant requirements:
- Develop, document, and implement bylaws, policies and procedures for Council operations.
- Complete an annual process of Priority Setting and Resource Allocation that includes recommendations for addressing specific populations, geographic areas to be served, and/or service models (Directives).
- Complete an annual assessment of Metro Public Health Department's (MPHD) efficiency in procuring and paying providers (Administrative Assessment).
- In collaboration with MPHD and in compliance with the Ryan White grant requirements:
- Complete an annual assessment of the HIV epidemic and the needs of persons at risk of, and living with, HIV disease (Needs Assessment).
- Complete a strategic plan specifying goals and strategies for delivering services and improving the system of care (Comprehensive Plan).
- Assure coordination of services.
- Implement quality management activities, including Standards of Care.