Program Planning and Evaluation Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Presenter: Dr. Patricia Wright, Professor of Nursing at the University of Scranton
• Topics covered: Program planning and evaluation, breaking into three sections over a two-hour session
• Open to a diverse group from various locations

Overview of CPH Exam

• Program planning and evaluation make up 11% of the exam
• Comparable sections: Communication, data analysis, and informatics, Health Equity and Justice

Objectives and Agenda

• Objectives:
  • Describe the process of program development and evaluation
  • Identify common models of program development
  • Discuss development and evaluation of interventions
• Agenda:
  • 45 min on program planning
  • 10 min break
  • 30 min on program evaluation
  • 20 min for wrap-up and questions

Program Planning Topics

Needs Assessment

• Stakeholder involvement is crucial
• Definition: Process of identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing the needs of a population
• Synonyms: Community assessment, community analysis, community diagnosis
• Steps: Gather evidence, analyze evidence, brainstorm contributing factors, determine root cause, and strategize improvement
• Exceptions: Recently conducted assessment, targeted funding, or specific known need

Stakeholders

• Defined as individuals or groups with an interest in the project
• Involvement from beginning to end is crucial

VOSAA Framework

• Vision: Broad outcome (e.g., Smoke-free by 23)
• Mission: Describes what will be done and why
• Objectives: Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely (SMART)
• Strategies: How to achieve objectives
• Action Plan: Steps, responsibilities, resources, barriers, and collaborators

Practice Questions

• Focus on understanding program planning concepts, definitions, and relationships between vision, mission, objectives, and stakeholders

Program Development

Rationale and Planning Committee

• Rationale:
  • Use data to support the need
  • Define costs and expected outcomes
  • Align with community needs
• Planning Committee:
  • Diverse expertise, ensures program ownership
  • Meaningful contribution from all members

Models of Program Planning

• Generalized Model: Assessment, goal setting, interventions, implementation, evaluation
• Patch Model: Used with local/state health departments
• Apex PH: Solely for local health departments
• Map 2.0: Engages communities, focuses on Health Equity
• MapIt: For implementing Healthy People 2020 initiatives

Practice Questions

• Assess understanding of differences and uses of various models

Program Evaluation

Types of Evaluation

• Formative: Used during program design
• Process: During program implementation
  • Empowerment Evaluation: Stakeholder feedback
  • Continuous Quality Improvement: Plan-do-act cycle
• Summative: After full implementation

Evaluation Standards

• Systematic inquiry, competence, integrity/honesty, respect for people, welfare responsibilities

Practice Questions

• Understand types and purposes of evaluations, evaluation standards

Conclusion

• Reinforce the importance of systematic evaluation
• Encourage ongoing learning and confidence in applying concepts
• Reminder of the next session on communications and rescheduled sessions