Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) FAQ for Team Development and Implementation Grant RFP
- OFR Data FAQ (PDF): The purpose of this FAQ is to explain some aspects of data sharing for Overdose Fatality Reviews (OFRs). We want to ensure our partner sites serve as leaders in their respective communities (geographic or cultural) and conduct this work with the highest possible standards of care and respect for the data, the people, and the communities represented.
Questions and answers will be posted below.
Q: I noticed that one of the required duties for the Track 1: New to OFRs RFP is to conduct and implement at least six OFRs. Could you please elaborate on what this entails? Specifically:
- Do these six OFRs need to be completed within the grant cycle?
- If we anticipate that we may not have enough cases to meet this requirement, would that disqualify us from applying?
A: Thank you for reaching out. If there are not six timely cases available for review during the award period, you are still eligible to apply. Please note this limitation in your application, and an estimation of case reviews you propose to conduct.
Q: How do I know if my organization has set up an account in the grant’s portal?
A: Please try typing in your organization’s name, if it doesn’t come up, then you will need to create an account. Information on how to set up an account is located here. Overdose Fatality Review Team Development and Implementation Grant RFP
Q: What is the meeting link for the Jan 12, 1 p.m. Central Time OFR RFP informational session.
A: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 286 454 284 799 51
Passcode: Es9Gt7N6
Q: How long does an OFR case review take?
A: Local OFR teams have shared that a case review itself may take approximately 5-7 hours of prep per case. Please keep in mind that this excludes the development time needed to establish a new OFR team prior to reviewing cases. Learn more here: Overdose Fatality Review Team Training.
Q: Is there a timeframe that is used when determining which of the OFR may meet the selection criteria for review?
A: MDH guidance on OFR case selection can be found in Module 2 of the MDH OFR Implementation Guide: Overdose Fatality Reviews for Public Health and Safety Teams Implementation Guide.
Q. Question: Are we allowed to pay partner mileage for OFR meetings?
A: Yes, that is an allowable expense. Mileage will be reimbursed at the federally approved IRS mileage rate in effect at the time of travel.
Q. In the Sample Workplan (Excel), the example shows that we can submit multiple activities per objective and multiple objectives per goal. However, in the portal, I can only submit one objective per goal and one activity per objective. Which way should I develop my workplan?
A: Thank you for reaching out with this helpful information. There are two options to address this:
- Add in the multiple objectives/activities in the response box per Goal. There are 5000 characters available in this field.
- You may also upload your Work Plan Excel document into your application in Foundant.