580-9-47-.06   Performance Improvement The provider shall provide written documentation of the entity’s operation and maintenance of a Performance Improvement System.

1. (1)     All prevention programs shall have a Performance Improvement System designed to:
2. (a)     Monitor and assess prevention processes and outcomes.
3. (b)     Identify organizational and capacity issues as they relate to programming.
4. (c)     Improve the overall quality of prevention practice.
5. (d)     Improve the overall quality of prevention programs.
6. (e)     Instill a process for informed decision making on appropriate service provision.
7. (f)     Ensure program fidelity and documentation, if adaptation(s) are needed and document consultation with the program developer.
8. (2)     The Performance Improvement System shall perform an annual feedback survey to community partners, parents of youth participants, youth participants, adult participants and recipients of services.
9. (3)     The Performance Improvement System shall perform an observation of direct prevention staff at least twice during the fiscal year. Direct feedback to staff will evaluate the following:
10. (a)     Rapport with the targeted audience.
11. (b)     Delivery and accuracy of information.
12. (c)     Awareness and sensitivity to cultural responsiveness.
13. (d)     Prevention activities are responsive to the developmental needs of the target audience.

Author: Division of Substance Abuse Services

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §22-50-11.

History: New Rule: Filed January 27, 2000; effective March 2, 2000. New Rule: Filed June 19, 2012; effective July 24, 2012. Repealed: Filed June 25, 2012; effective July 30, 2012. Amended: Filed August 22, 2013; effective September 26, 2013. Amended: Published July 31, 2025; effective September 14, 2025.