Health Center Program Site Visit Protocol

The Site Visit Protocol (SVP) is a guide for the operational site visits (OSVs) we conduct at health centers. It includes what we look for and how we assess compliance.

It aligns with the Health Center Program Compliance Manual.

Changes made to the SVP

As part of our ongoing continuous quality improvement efforts, we analyze feedback about the SVP and site visit process from stakeholders, including health centers, site visit team reviewers, and HRSA staff. In 2025, we made both technical and programmatic updates to align with current guidance (including guidance and regulations at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Grants Policies & Regulations) and in response to your feedback. 

• Explore Site Visit Resources.
• Review a summary of the 2025 SVP updates.
• Print the entire Site Visit Protocol (PDF - 2 MB).