REVIEW OF THE ClASS FRAMEWORK & PROCESS OVERVIEW

Session Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Describe the purpose of the ClASS framework• Review the main objectives of the ClASS assessment• Describe each phase of the ClASS process

• Name the 5 ClASS modules

• Assess capacity of USG-supported HIV/AIDS programs• Identify technical assistance

needs and available resources• Facilitate a process to

determine readiness for transition of programs to local leadership• Adapt to country and program

specific needs

Purpose of ClASS Framework

ClASS Assessment Objectives

1. Specify areas of system strengthening to enable organizations to enhance and sustain their service delivery

2. Ensure that organizational systems, policies, and procedures are in place to accomplish program goals and objectives

3. Assess the organization’s capacity to provide the funded services and to manage funding

4. Assess the quality of services and care provided to people infected with HIV/AIDS where applicable.

• Phase 1: Initiation & Scope

• Phase 2: Planning & Preparation

• Phase 3: Implementation

• Phase 4: Reporting & Evaluation

• Phase 5: Technical Assistance & Action Planning

Phase II:Planning & PreparationPhase III:

ImplementationPhase IV:

Reporting & EvaluationPhase V:

Technical Assistance & Action Planning

Phase I:Initiation & Scope

The ClASS Process

Phase I: Initiation & Scope

1. Funder collaborates with implementing partners

2. Develop together the scope and purpose for the assessment

1. Develop workplan

2. Coordinate logistics

3. Recruit team members

4. Conduct conference calls

5. Collect documents

Phase II: Planning & Preparation

1. Conduct opening session with funder and implementing partners

2. Conduct assessments

3. Conduct closing session with funder and implementing partners

Phase III: Implementation

1. Document findings and develop recommendations for improvement

2. Draft report and solicit input from partners visited

3. Collect participant feedback on trip process

4. Finalize report and disseminate to key stakeholders

Phase IV: Reporting & Evaluation

1. Facilitate development of a capacity action plan

2. Identify existing technical assistance resources

3. Monitor progress to achieve capacity targets

Phase V: Follow-up & Technical Assistance

The assessment highlighted, in a very practical way, areas that required improvement and offered some very constructive suggestions. The CIASS team conducted a very friendly review and their affirmations were a great encouragement to staff.

-Clinical Site Staff, Kenya March 2010

Module Design

•Guiding document for reviewers

• Reference for reviewers to use while writing the final report

•Gauge to assess technical assistance needs

Design of ClASS Modules/Tools

Administrative

Financial

ClinicalLeadership & Management

Counseling & Testing ClASS

Modules

Overview of ClASS Modules

Modules (1)

1.ClinicalAssesses comprehensiveness and quality of services provided at treatment sites. Also assesses organizations’ management capacity to oversee provision of clinical services

2.AdministrativeAssesses organizational capacity and management systems

Modules (2)

3.Financial

Assesses fiscal systems at both the treatment facility and organizational levels

4.Leadership and Management

Assesses leadership, management, supervision, policy & advocacy

5.Counseling and Testing

Assesses HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) services

Key Points (1)

• The ClASS framework is designed to assess the capacity of PEPFAR-supported programs and to facilitate a process to determine transition readiness.

• Five core modules (administrative, financial, clinical, management & leadership, and counseling & testing) are used to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the quality of the organization’s current services and its capacity to manage grant funds.

• Modules are not checklists but rather guides for reviewers and a reference for writing the final report.

• Each module has a list of open-ended questions that may be modified according to context/program need.

Key Points (2)

QUESTIONS?