PROGRAM EVALUATION

PROGRAM EVALUATION                                                     

  Evaluation of the Capstone

This capstone will be assessed somewhat differently than other courses you have taken online Your final submission will be evaluated to determine whether you have achieved proficiency in each of the MPH program outcomes. Your work is expected to meet the highest professional standards.

1. Summary of Purpose Milestone One: Outline the purpose and significance of the public health policy or program and identify the overall goals of the policy or program. Your summary should include but not be limited to the following:
2. Describe, in detail, the scope and nature of the public health issue using the five Ws of descriptive epidemiology, including the vulnerable or marginalized population or community, justifying with academic resources.
3. Identify the social determinants of health and epidemiological patterns or trends relevant to the issue and population, justifying with data from academic resources.
4. Summarize the benefits of the policy or program with regard to improving public health in the selected region and/or population and how it benefits the larger health system.

1. Needs and Capacity Assessment Milestone One: Your needs and capacity assessment should include but not be limited to the following:
2. Create a needs and capacity matrix, identifying resources and assets the community already has and additional resources needed to address the public health issue.
3. Summarize the needs and capacity matrix and justify the need for this policy or program with data-based academic resources.

Guidelines for Submission: Milestone One should be 1–2 pages in length. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins, and use the latest edition of the APA manual for formatting and citations.

III. Logic Model Milestone two: Your logic model should include but not be limited to the following:

1. Resources and strategies (actions) to implement the policy or program.
2. Determine the short-, medium-, and long-term outcomes for the policy or program.
3. Determine five assumptions and five external factors that could impact the policy or program. D. Include the key links between actions and/or outcomes that could impact the policy or program either positively or negatively.
4. Describe the components needed to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for people in the impacted community
5. Provide a detailed written summary of the logic model, covering an expanded description of the actions and outcomes, assumptions and external factors, key links, and stakeholder expectations.

Guidelines for Submission: Milestone Two should be 4–5 pages in length. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins, and use the latest edition of the APA manual for formatting and citations.

1. Health Equity Analysis Milestone three: Use evidence-based secondary sources and knowledge gained throughout the program to further analyze the extent of the health issue. Be sure to evaluate the efficacy of the research you review. Your health equity analysis should include but not be limited to the following:
2. Describe the extent to which the social determinants of health affect and are taken into consideration within the policy or program. How do they correlate with social justice and equity?
3. Explain the roles social and behavioral health science frameworks, theories, concepts, or models play in order to impact behavior change, justifying with academic resources.
4. Which theoretical framework or model does the policy or program follow? Do you agree, or would you suggest using a different one to support the work of this policy or program? Be sure to support your explanation with specific examples from credible sources.
5. Identify an alternative viewpoint, such as a stakeholder might have, on the public health issue addressed by the policy or program, and justify evidence that would support the viewpoint. Explain a plan for addressing differing viewpoints and suggest ways the policy or program could be altered to meet the needs of both parties.

1. Evaluation Milestone Three: In this section, you will define and defend the method you have chosen to evaluate your policy or program, then carry out the evaluation by answering in detail the questions appropriate for your chosen evaluation. Your evaluation should include but not be limited to the following:
2. Explain the type of evaluation method you have chosen to evaluate your selected policy or program (formative, process, outcome, or impact), and define what goals this evaluation will meet.
3. List the evaluation questions that will be addressed using your selected evaluation method.
4. Provide a written evaluation by answering each question with appropriate detail.

1. Final Recommendations:
2. Describe recommendations to address health equity inadequacies for vulnerable populations or communities, considering both intended and unintended consequences that may impact the population
3. Based on your evaluation and academic resources, provide your professional recommendations for any changes or additions to the policy or program. Be specific and justify your recommendations.
4. Describe how the results of the policy or program would be communicated to the community for policy considerations. Remember to use layperson terms and language a patient could understand.
5. Devise a plan to address participation challenges and secure community and stakeholder buy-in.

Guidelines for Submission: Milestone Three should be 5–7 pages. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and the latest edition of the APA manual for formatting and citations.