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5 th Quarter Report: Since, the QCRs will continue as an ongoing process for evaluating and monitoring the state's child welfare
system, the effectiveness of training will be measured in the comparison of the first reports from the reviews and the reports from the
second set of reviews. The reports from the reviews will be analyzed and compared to determine the training needs of staff. These
training needs will be recommended to the newly established Education and Research Section to develop and implement training for
county staff.
6 th Quarter Report: A review of the trends from the Qualitative Case Reviews completed during January and March will be
completed to assist with determining training needs of county staff.
6 th Quarter Federal Response: N13: State requested extension of completion date and revision of the benchmark in its Annual
Evaluation/Renegotiation Report.
N13: When will the 'review of the trends' be completed? The original action step is sound and should be maintained if ACF has not
already approved the Q5 request.
7 th Quarter Report: ACF approved the extension of completion date, revision of the Action Step and benchmark during the Annual
Evaluation/Renegotiation.
A review of trends has not occurred. The report referred to in the Benchmark was contingent upon there actually being training and
policy changes based upon the QCR. To date the QCRs have not lead to training or policy changes, thus the State has not provided a
report. The State believes that the Child and Family Comprehensive Assessment (First Placement Best Placement) training that
occurred statewide in July 2002 and again in February 2003 has had a positive impact on the provision of health care services. The
training was provided for case manager staff and providers of services. The State will not abandon a review of the trends to determine
additional training needs. However, it is not likely that a trends review will occur during this PIP implementation period.
A cumulative Qualitative Case Review for the 10 month period 10/03 - 06/04 rated meeting the child's physical health needs as a
strength in 59 cases (85.50%).
8 th Quarter Report: Achieved: In the CFSR final report, the health indicators (physical health and mental health) indicated 63.3%
substantial conformity. The Georgia QCRs completed to date show a significant improvement in the health indicator ranging from
78.38% (2 nd QCR) to a high of 91.67% (1 st QCR). The cumulative for the physical health indicator showed 86.27% strength. At this
time there are no additional training or policy recommendations.
8 th Quarter DOCUMENTATION: (1) Georgia PIP Qualitative Review Summary Table
Safe Futures – A Plan for Program Improvement
Georgia Department of Human Resources
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