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HRSA Site Visit Protocol (SVP) Updates - 2023
The HRSA Site Visit Protocol was updated on April 13, 2023.
Changing of the Guard: Preparing for Prior Approval for a new CEO or Program Director
Bringing on a new CEO or Program Director is an exciting time for a health center. There is fresh energy and new opportunities. There are also learning curves for the CEO, Board and staff as everyone adjusts to a new leadership and a new vision for the organization.
Boards and Policies - Establish, Adopt and Approve
Which policies must the Board approve? Does the Board adopt policies or approve them? Is there a difference?
Piloting the Engaging Health Centers in Compliance and Excellence Site Visit (HCCESV)
The Bureau of Primary Health Care is piloting a new Virtual Operational Site Visit (vOSV) format called Engaging Health Centers in Compliance and Excellence Site Visit (HCCESV).
Verifying Cognitive Fitness
HRSA updated the Health Center Program Site Visit Protocol in May of 2021 (Effective May 27, 2021) and added an additional question regarding fitness for duty verification. The health center must now be able to explain, “how the health center has verified fitness for duty to ensure all clinical staff have the physical and cognitive ability to safely perform their duties”.
Continuous HRSA Compliance: Right After Your OSV (33-36 Months Out)
If you just finished your HRSA OSV, now is the time to get into continuous HRSA compliance mode. Here’s how!
2019 HRSA OSV Updates
HRSA’s most recent update of the Health Center Program Site Visit Protocol was recently released for review.
HRSA's Focus on Continual Compliance
Whether it is contracting consultants to provide mock site surveys or utilizing web-based tools to guide your preparation, continual compliance should be the goal.