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2. If applicable, the applicant describes the health center’s successful progress in meeting the
initial goals and objectives under a time-limited State funded program (i.e., incubator
program), and how these goals/objectives will align with the proposed EMC project.
3. Applicant demonstrates an appropriate quality improvement program that includes
eliminating disparities in health outcomes, reducing patient risk, credentialing and
privileging, incident reporting, etc.
4. Applicant describes the mechanism(s) by which the organization identifies and responds to
the community and its needs (e.g., patient surveys, needs assessments, statewide data, census
data).
What Criteria Are Used To Score And Evaluate The “Impact” Section (Criteria #4) (Maximum
5 Points)
1. Applicant demonstrates the extent to which the proposed EMC project will increase access
to care and eliminate major barriers to care for the medically underserved in the
community/target population(s) to be served.
2. Applicant demonstrates the extent to which the proposed EMC project will address the
major health care needs and reduce health disparities for the medically underserved in the
community/target population(s) to be served.
What Criteria Are Used To Score And Evaluate The “Response” Section (Criteria #5)
(Maximum 20 Points)
1. Applicant clearly describes its mission and structure, scope of current activities (including
participation in a state-funded incubator program if applicable) and systems, and includes
an organizational chart depicting the EMC project within the organizational structure. The
applicant also demonstrates the organization’s ability to successfully implement the
proposed medical expansion project and meet program expectations.
2. Applicant demonstrates experience with similar projects and sufficient knowledge, skills
and abilities within the organization to successfully implement the EMC project. (e.g.,
previous successful expansion projects, etc.)
3. Applicant demonstrates and documents that it is operating at full capacity for the
providers currently in place and the resources currently available.
4. Applicant discusses the ability and experience of the proposed management team in leading
and managing internal administrative, human resources, financial systems, information
systems, and clinical disciplines.
5. Applicant demonstrates that the facilities proposed for the EMC project are adequate and
appropriate for the projected increase in the provision of services. The applicant also
provides an appropriate plan for any necessary facility modifications/renovations.
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