HIV Health Services Planning Council
Needs Assessment Work Group Draft Agenda
Tuesday, March 6, 2006
Department of Public Health
25 Van Ness Avenue, 3 rd Floor, Room 330B
3:30-5:00 pm
1. Introductions
Group 3:30
2. Review/Approve Agenda
Group 3:32
3. Announcements
Group 3:35
4. Public Comment
Public 3:40
5. Review of Results of Data Review of 2005 Large Scale Needs Assessment
Harder & Co 3:50
Presentation of Data Review relating to Women by Consultant
6. Recommendations for further study based on Data Review
Group 4:10
The group will discuss the data and make recommendations for further study.
7. Inclusion of San Mateo and Marin Counties into the Project
Group 4:30
The group will discuss how the priority population will be included and accessed in San Mateo and Marin Counties.
8. Development of Needs Assessment Timeline - VOTE
Group/Harder &CO 4:40
Review and discuss both Council and EMA (Eligible Metropolitan Area)-wide demographics and approval of a timeline for completion of the Needs Assessment.
9. Next Meeting Schedule & Agenda Items - VOTE
Group 4:55
The next Needs Assessment Work Group Committee will identify agenda items for the next meeting. The committee meeting schedule/times and possible location will be determined.
10. Adjournment
Group 5:00
Note: Agenda items are subject to change, postponement, or removal. Meeting agendas are considered to be in DRAFT form until reviewed and approved by Committee attendees.
HIV Health Services Planning Council
730 Polk Street San Francisco, CA 94109
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