Evaluation
Evaluation Process
The comprehensive evaluation for the Heartland Genetics and Newborn Screening Collaborative includes collecting data to monitor Heartland’s implementation and identified program outcomes, as well as the federally mandated HRSA common outcome performance measures.
This program evaluation is a dynamic process that utilizes a multi-method approach, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies and that will encompass formative and outcome evaluation, based on the logic model theory of change.
The program director and evaluation consultant are responsible for the development and implementation of the evaluation plan and the data analysis. The three major components of this project’s evaluation include:
- evaluation of the implementation and utilization of services;
- outcome-based evaluation using qualitative and quantitative data, and
- the HRSA common outcome performance measures.
This information is used to verify achievement of project outcomes and objectives and its impact on participants. Built into the evaluation process is ongoing review of formative and summative data to inform program improvement through reflection and action planning. The continuous improvement process for the Heartland includes providing ongoing information which assists Heartland Regional Coordinating Center staff, the Heartland Advisory Board, and state partners to improve their leadership efforts, state NBS systems and local projects.
Evaluation Annual Report 2008-2009
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