Friday, April 19, 2024
4/19/2024
The goal of this 5-year project is to accelerate the development and application of non-medical, per-son-centered outcome measures that inform the design, implementation, and continuous improve-ment of Federal and State home and community-based programs, policies, and interventions. Key partners include RTI International, ADvancing States, HCBS Strategies, Support Development Associ-ates, and FEI Systems. The objectives are to (1) Identify and test promising measures and measure sets; (2) identify promis-ing HCBS practices and requisite service-delivery competencies; (3) develop and pilot test an interven-tion for HCBS using manualized training materials that support person-centered care delivery and co-ordination; and (4) work closely with NIDILRR and other ACL centers to ensure the RRTC’s activities are informing and informed by other HCBS quality initiatives, particularly regarding strategies that increase the utilization of HCBS outcome measures. A multi-stakeholder Advisory Committee composed of an HCBS Participant Council and an Implementation and Adoption Council will provide input on key deci-sions and support the Center’s research and knowledge translation activities. Our approach involves qualitative (focus groups, key informant interviews, systematic literature synthesis) and quantitative methods (delivery of manualized training, collection of HCBS outcome measure). Outcomes include improved understanding of HCBS person-centered outcome measures, best prac-tices, and competencies; an intervention ready for intervention efficacy evaluation; increased capacity to conduct research on HCBS topics; and greater collaboration among Federal, State and private stake-holders serving persons receiving home and community-based services. Products include a quarterly newsletter; policy briefs, social media activities; articles in peer-reviewed journals; and a help desk to provide technical assistance. Training activities will include webinars, pod-casts, workshops, and training for two post-doctoral fellows.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
