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The cost of maintenance and continued development of the websites could present a barrier. Further, since the websites are hosted by
contract (Care Solutions) and private providers (GAHSC) control of the content, frequency of updates, security and other Internet
issues are outside of DHR control.
2 nd Quarter Federal Response: WILL THIS IMPACT THE ABILITY TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED OUTCOME IN
THIS AREA?
5 th Quarter Report: Yes, see request to withdraw this action step above.
O9 ACTION STEPS: Identify through database the areas most in need of resource development and begin development strategies to
meet those needs. A listing of resources both in hard copy and via the internet will be started. A visual
representation of available resources will be developed along with a paper analysis to determine service gaps
and geographical areas in need of service.
5 th Quarter: The State requests to change this action step to read 'Identify the areas most in need of resource
development and initiate development strategies to meet those needs.
START
DATE
COMPLETION
DATE
RESPONSIBLE
PERSON(S)
MEASURABLE
BENCHMARKS
Sept. 2002 June 2004 Jim Martin, Juanita Blount-Clark, John
Hurd, 5th Quarter: Change the above to:
Roger Smith, Amy Hale, Linda Ladd, Ann
Dennard Smith
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Agencies jointly identify critical systems gaps and
recommend budget priorities as a system
5th Quarter: The requests to change to 'Identification of
areas most in need of services and recommendation of
budget priorities made'.
1 st Quarter Report: The database has not been developed. Thus, studies on gaps in available resources have not been determined.
The internet and hard copy resources currently in use may be adequate to initiate a gap analysis. A comprehensive list of county-bycounty
resources needs to be compiled and distributed.
Actions for next quarter: 1. A listing of resources both in hard copy and via the internet will be started. 2. A visual representation of
available resources will be developed along with a paper analysis to determine service gaps and geographical areas in need of service.
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Safe Futures – A Plan for Program Improvement
Georgia Department of Human Resources
March, 2004 Quarter 5 – Work Plan O Page 17