Evaluation is the set of processes and methods that managers and stakeholders use to determine whether the program is successful.
o What specific resources would you suggest for use in your program? For example, what staffing and equipment suggestions would you make?
o What is the impact on the community’s or organization’s current budget? In other words, will the program fit into the existing budget, or will concessions need to be made?
o What recommendations would you make for ensuring the program is financially sustainable? Are there measurable expense reductions for the community/organization that cover the costs of the program? Does the program create new sources of revenue for the community or organization to offset the costs of the program?
o What will you measure (such as benchmarks, patient outcomes, or other measurable data) in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the program implementation? Focus on both administrative and clinical measures. Include multiple levels of measurement, including the patients/clients served, populations of patients/clients served, and community environmental measures.
