Now, it is time to begin to think about Reaccreditation. Plans are underway for our Maintenance of Accreditation phase and the development of resources to support each region as we prepare DCS for reaccreditation. Gathering a group of trained Peer Reviewers who can assist their regions with those preparations will be critical to our future success. In that regard, plans are being developed for a COA Volunteer Peer Reviewer training that will be conducted in Nashville in early August. For those of you who are not really sure about their role, Peer Reviewers volunteer their time and expertise to participate in COA's accreditation process in agencies across the country. They receive no monetary compensation and are reimbursed only for the expenses incurred related to the site visit. According to COA data, each peer on average contributes more than 50 hours per site visit in familiarizing himself or herself with the organization's self-study, in carrying out on-site activities, assessing compliance, and in completing the report.
The Initial Peer Reviewer Training will be a one-day onsite training preceded by three self-paced trainings and learning assessments. In order to be eligible to become a Peer Reviewer, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- A graduate degree in a human service discipline, or a non-human service degree and service management experience
- At least five years of continuing management experience. This should include experience in budgeting, CQI, governance, or other administrative responsibilities.
- All newly trained Peer Reviewers are required to accept a site visit assignment within 90 days of completing training.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and you are interested in becoming a COA Volunteer Peer Reviewer, please contact Brenda.B.Bell@tn.gov by close of business Friday. We still have three class slots available for staff from the regions.
Brenda B. Bell
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