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What Criteria Are Used To Score And Evaluate The “Organizational Capabilities And
Expertise” Section (Criteria #5) (Maximum 10 Points)
1. Applicant demonstrates why it is the appropriate entity to establish the new access
point(s) and why these funds are needed (e.g., staff skills, capacity, clinical outcomes,
cultural and linguistic competence, evaluation capabilities, etc.).
2. Applicant describes its experience and expertise in working with the target population(s), in
addressing the identified health care needs and in developing and implementing appropriate
administrative, clinical, and financial management systems.
3. Applicant demonstrates that its structure, management system and lines of authority are
appropriate and adequate for the size and scope of the proposed project.
4. Applicant demonstrates that the key management staff of the health center is
appropriate and that the process for hiring key management staff is in accordance with
Health Center Program Expectations and BPHC guidelines.
5. Applicant demonstrates financial viability and accounting and internal controls in
accord with sound financial management procedures that are appropriate to the size of
the organization, funding requirements, and staff skills available.
6. Applicant demonstrates the ability to monitor the quality and outcomes of the services
provided (e.g., adequate management information systems, established quality assurance
program, patient feedback, etc.).
7. Applicant demonstrates the ability to evaluate the quality and outcomes of the services
provided including an evaluation plan that includes specific time framed, measurable
outcomes and clear methods/action steps.
8. Applicant demonstrates through the Business Plan that operational issues and
administrative, financial and clinical systems for the establishment of the new access
point will be addressed.
9. Applicant demonstrates the ability or a plan `to enhance the quality of care, increase the
efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and reduce costs through the use of
technological improvements such as the use of telehealth, distance learning, remote
patient monitoring, personal data assistants (PDAs), interactive video, satellite
broadcasting and store-and-forward technology.
10. Applicant demonstrates a performance improvement system that includes eliminating
disparities in health outcomes, reducing patient risk, improving patient satisfaction,
credentialing and privileging, incident reporting, etc., that integrates planning,
management, leadership and governance into the evaluation processes of program
effectiveness.
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