Health Center Fundamentals and Program Compliance
NACHC supports health centers with the guidance, resources, and practical support needed to launch or expand. Programs also address the fundamentals of the Health Center Program and Health Center Program Compliance.
Program Highlights
- Foundational offerings on the Health Center Program, health center-models, and look-alike health center needs
- Training programs related to Health Center Program Compliance and Operational Site Visit preps
- Actionable resources to support community needs assessments and service planning
- Guidance to support core health center operations and program compliance, including enabling services
Topics Covered
- Introduction to the Health Center Program
- Health Center Program Compliance
- Operational Site Visit (OSV) preparation support
- Health center models and structure
- Pathways to Becoming a 330-Funded Health Center
- Community needs assessments
- Enabling services and program requirements
Upcoming Events
Preparing for HRSA’s Operational Site Visit (OSV) and Continuous Compliance: A 3-Part Webinar Series
Fall 2026: October 27-29, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM ET each day
Spring 2027: April 20-22, 2027 | 1:00–3:00 PM ET each day
Health centers must continuously comply with all HRSA program requirements as outlined in the Health Center Program Compliance Manual. HRSA assesses compliance once during every project period by conducting an Operational Site Visit (OSV). HRSA utilizes the Health Center Program Site Visit Protocol during the OSV to ensure Health Centers are in compliance with all program requirements.
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Trainings and resources noted by “*” are supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of awards totaling $6,625,000 with individually noted percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
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Key Technical Assistance Resource
Quick Guide: Conducting Your Health Center’s Needs Assessment*
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This guide equips health center teams with key considerations, tools, and best practices for conducting a needs assessment that informs meaningful planning and community-aligned action.