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.
- Tasks Prior to the Peer Review 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
- On Site Tasks
- 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
- Tasks After the Site Visit
- 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.)