Specifications include, but are not limited to: Grantees must provide a drafted written action plan to include progress on planning activities. The following Deliverables will be required during the grant term: a. Finalized written action plan b. Community needs assessment c. Community Engagement Plan d. Proposed or identified location(s) e. Proposed type or style of machine(s) f. Procurement Plan g. Drafted policies and procedures h. Sustainability plan ; A. Community Needs Assessment: Grantee will conduct the needs assessments within three (3) months of award. The needs assessment must engage PWUD to inform program planning. The needs assessment will involve data gathering and will be the basis for determining the following: a. The harm reduction and wellness supplies to be included in the PHVM(s). All machines will include opioid antagonist (naloxone) and sharps containers; other potential supplies may include safer use kits, menstrual supplies, safer sex kits, pregnancy tests, water, etc. All machines must offer sharps disposal in close proximity to the machines. b. The focus population within the community where the PHVM(s) will be placed. c. An outreach plan detailing how to identify and recruit potential PHVM participants. d. A low threshold enrollment process and mechanism to access the PHVM (I.e. PIN number only or PIN number + swipe card). For SSP applicants: In collaboration with VDH, the grantee can submit a request to the VDH requesting PHVMs as a new modality of syringe distribution. B. Community Engagement Plan: Within three (3) months of award, grantee will develop a community engagement plan and conduct community engagement within the geographic community where the PHVM will be located. Goals of engagement are to determine baseline community attitudes towards the PHVMs and encourage community buy-in. Engagement will focus on people who may access the PHVM, neighborhood residents, and elected officials...
