Peer Reviewer Tasks

Peer reviewer tasks are categorized by timeframe: (1) prior to the site visit; (2) during the site visit; and (3) after the site visit.

review standards, criteria, and score sheets in the Site Visit Handbook to (re)acquaint yourself with the materials
review documents and materials submitted by the candidate to assess organizational conformance with core standards
make preliminary notes on the candidate
participate in review team prep call

participate in an orientation conference at the beginning of the site visit
review Welcome Walk-through and Self Study with the candidate’s accreditation team
communicate and collaborate with review teammates to conduct all site visit tasks
conduct information-gathering interviews with staff, peers leaders, peers, and other stakeholders
conduct on site surveys to gather information about the organization and its peer program
review documents presented onsite
observe physical space(s)
observe program services/activities in progress
meet and regroup with Peer Review Team throughout visit
adhere to CAPRSS Policies & Procedures and Code of Ethics
act in a consultative capacity, with a focus on quality improvement and program alignment with CAPRSS standards
participate in exit conference with candidate’s accreditation team
work with Peer Review Team to prepare recommendations and findings
complete initial scoring of the candidate

complete and submit Peer Reviewer score sheets with comments
review and comment on first draft of site visit report (prepared by the Team Leader)

(See Peer Reviewer Description for complete listing of responsibilities.)