How is 'Not Met' defined in Needs Met Ratings?

• A. Not Met means all identified needs are fully addressed with ongoing monitoring.
• B. Not Met means none of the identified needs in the domain are adequately addressed; no effective plan or resources; urgent action required.
• C. Not Met means some identified needs are addressed but not prioritized.
• D. Not Met means the data is inconclusive and requires further assessment.

Answer: (B)

Not Met means none of the identified needs in the domain are adequately addressed, there’s no effective plan or resources in place, and urgent action is required to start addressing them. This level shows there is little to no progress toward meeting the needs, so immediate steps are needed to begin addressing gaps. In contrast, other levels indicate some progress or clarity—for example, if all needs were fully addressed with ongoing monitoring, that would reflect being Met; if some needs are addressed but without a clear plan or priority, that would reflect partial progress; and if the data aren’t clear, it would be considered inconclusive. The defining idea is that Not Met signals a complete lack of adequate action in the domain and a pressing need to mobilize resources and planning.