To date, only one published study has examined the reliability and validity of the VI-SPDAT to assess whether it is performing as desired. Theoretically, a coordinated assessment tool would remove provider bias that could shape access to resources. However, research has documented the ways that variability in community priorities, funding, and federal mandates influences prioritization, even when a common tool is used. This article further addresses the need for attention to how the VI-SPDAT is implemented in practice.
