567—111.7 (455J) Evaluation criteria. Each annual report shall be reviewed by the council, and a determination as to whether a planning or service area’s EMS is in compliance with Iowa Code section 455J.3 shall be made by October 1 of each year. Reports shall be reviewed for the following:
	  1. 	 Completeness in terms of addressing all of the elements set forth in 567—111.6(455J).
	  2. 	 Progress toward achieving the objectives and targets set forth in the EMS.
	  3. 	 Clear demonstration of continuous improvement in terms of progress toward achieving the objectives and targets set forth in the EMS.
Upon achievement of these objectives and targets, a reevaluation and decision will be needed to verify whether a new target should be assigned to an objective or, if the objectives and targets were not achieved, what new initiatives should be incorporated into the EMS. Planning and service areas shall review procedures on a regular basis and revise as appropriate.
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