HB 2871-S - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/14/04)

Finds that it is appropriate to develop measures that will allow an assessment of the performance of the HIV/AIDS service delivery system to ensure that public funds spent for this purpose are being used most effectively to respond to this important public health issue.

Provides that the department shall: (1) Use recommendations from state planning groups, local planning groups, and the federal department of health and human services to determine best practices for the HIV-related activities included in this act;

(2) In collaboration with the regional AIDS service networks and other interested organizations, establish performance indicators to assess progress in conducting those HIV-related activities included in this act; and

(3) Report the chosen performance indicators to relevant committees of the legislature by December 31, 2004. During calendar year 2005, the department will collect baseline data. Beginning January 1, 2006, the department shall submit an annual report on progress toward the performance indicators to the legislature.