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Annotation: This learning bundle uses the CDC framework as a conceptual model to organize learning opportunities. It presents introductions to the six steps of program evaluation in short video podcasts. You can also download materials from the CDC about each step. After reviewing the introductory material, you can access additional learning opportunities to gain knowledge and skills related to each step of the framework. For additional resources this learning bundle also includes an Evaluation Toolkit developed by NCEMCH that includes an evaluation primer, a collection of key resources, and an interactive Choose-and-Use tool to assist users in finding instructions on how to conduct evaluations and examples of successful evaluations from the field.

Annotation: In this training program, students will build a logic model based on a scenario – ranging from simple to complex. Students must correctly identify the components in the scenario that belong in the program’s logic model and enter those components into the appropriate place in the logic model framework. This program is ideal for those interested in practicing and enhancing their logic model building skills as part of designing and/or evaluating a program. This course has been revised as of August 31st, 2017 to incorporate scenarios related to food policy and social determinants of health and to improve the interactive components of the logic model activity.

Learning Objectives: • Construct a public health program logic model based on given program information.

Continuing Education: 1 CPHCE

Annotation: This module provides key definitions and concepts for performance measurement. Learn practical tips for selecting and using quality and performance measurement to effectively monitor system performance. A step-by-step example illustrates the process and provides a reference for implementation.

Learning Objectives: • Understand important quality measurement terms and concepts • Apply the following practical measurement strategies: Preserving the context Listening to the Voice of the Process Knowing when to bundle and unbundle data Using a balanced set of measures Differentiating types of measures and their uses Implementing a measurement system, not just measures

Annotation: This module provides a description of key characteristics of quality, quality assurance, and quality improvement. Explore different approaches (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) that can be used in public health to improve quality and walk through examples that apply the concepts and tools.

Learning Objectives: • Describe characteristics of quality, including consistency, timeliness, stakeholder expectations, and technical specifications. • Compare Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) and Quality Improvement. • Explore methods and approaches to improve quality, including the PDSA Cycle, Lean Thinking, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, and theories of Organizational Effectiveness. • Consider how quality methods may be applied in public health. • Describe the quality continuum, the performance management cycle, and open feedback systems​.

Annotation: This webinar discussed how to critically assess the strengths and weakness of qualitative research papers and evaluation projects. Webinar addresses how to contribute to the development of a qualitative research or evaluation project.

Learning Objectives: • Critically assess the strengths and weakness of qualitative research papers and evaluation projects. • Contribute to the development of a qualitative research or evaluation project.

Annotation: In this brief presentation, Dr. Minkovitz provides a broad overview of the definition, elements and types of public policy. Six major criteria for evaluating policy are suggested. Reference is given to women’s health policy to exemplify the concepts, terms and public policy vehicles.

Learning Objectives: * Define policy. * Explain what is women's health policy. * Discuss the need for a focus on women's health policy. * Justify the use of policy to advocate for women's health.

Annotation: Evaluating public health interventions is an essential step in measuring health improvement. Similarly, evaluating the effects of exposure to public awareness campaigns helps us understand how these programs can supplement evidence-based programs, or serve as standalone strategies for engaging target audiences. As web-based and multimedia public health campaigns become increasingly common, undertaking a robust evaluation that collects both qualitative and quantitative information can help establish and communicate any benefits to the public. Evaluation can improve the effectiveness of health communication and social marketing campaigns, and assist public health professionals in identifying the links between program inputs, activities, and outcomes to guide improvement and drive behavior change. Highlighting examples from public awareness campaigns and web-based social media projects, this webcast will describe methods for evaluation and measurement.

Learning Objectives: • Learn how public health agencies have engaged communities and stakeholders through web-based and social media platforms. • Discuss the development and outcomes of public health campaigns in the context of promoting mental health, and preventing child abuse and neglect. • Review methods for collecting data during social media events (e.g., live Twitter chats).

Annotation: This webinar provides practical guidance on how to get clarity and consensus on your program- its activities and its intended outcomes- and then how to use that clarity to select and construct strong measures. Presenters, Clay Cooksey and Tom Chapel discuss how to integrate processes to achieve continuous quality improvement, logic models and other measurement principles. At the end of the presentation Q & A and dialogue about attendees' challenges are included. The summary gives links to the live recording and the presentation slides and includes participation questions and a list of participants.

Learning Objectives: • Define a simple program roadmap for any program that includes its activities and intended short- and long-term outcomes. • State foundations, principles, and selection criteria for choosing the best "set" of performance measures for continuous quality improvement. • Understand a framework to develop meaningful measures that fit your program/organizational needs.

Annotation: The Women's Integrated Systems for Health (WISH) Online Training Series focuses on key components of an integrated approach to promoting the health of women during late adolescence and throughout the child-bearing years. This training series arose from the need for practice-based tools that advance multi-disciplinary partnership, community engagement and using evidence-based approaches grounded in proven theoretical models. The series consists of the following 6 Modules: • Introduction to an Integrated Approach • Defining the Challenge • Principles and Frameworks Guiding the Integrated Approach • Developing Evidence-Based Programs • Building and Supporting Partnerships and Community Engagement • Bringing it All Together - An Integrated Approach

Learning Objectives: Module 1--Introduction to an Integrated Approach • Define the target audience for the WISH Orientation Training Series. • Discuss the rationale for an integrated approach to women's health and wellness. • List examples of national trends towards integrated, outcome-oriented approaches. • Describe the frameworks that serve as guides to a comprehensive approach to promoting women's health. Module 2--Defining the Challenge • Describe epidemiologic data for women of childbearing age related to mental health, substance abuse, violence and injury, and chronic disease. • Discuss the inter-relationship of these issues as they impact women’s health. Module 3--Principles and Frameworks Guiding the Integrated Approach • Describe how health behaviors result from a complex interaction of factors-biological, cultural, economic and political. • Describe three frameworks that serve as guides for designing and implementing a comprehensive approach to women’s wellness. • Describe how a public health framework may be applied to optimize mental health strategies to improve the health of individuals and populations. Module 4--Developing Evidence-Based Programs • Define evidence-based practices and policies and potential impact on public health programs. • Define levels of evidence. • Describe two sources of evidence-based programs. • Describe the role of policy in improving integration of care Identify mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating programs and policies. Module 5--Building and Supporting Partnerships and Community Engagement • Recognize the importance of building partnerships and supporting community engagement to integrate care for women’s wellness. • Outline the basic guidelines and steps for developing partnerships and engaging the community. • Describe the Collective Impact Approach and its key concepts. Module 6--Bringing it All Together - An Integrated Approach • Describe how various components such as evidence-based practice, a public health approach and partnership come together to form an integrated approach to women’s health issues. • Cite 3 examples of how an integrated approach made an impact in real life situations. • Identify 3 specific actions which can be taken to apply some of what has been learned in this training series.

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Annotation: This presentation equips public health workers with tools for motivating, initiating, and sustaining work to address health equity. These tools include the “Cliff Analogy” animation which distills three levels of health intervention; a definition of racism which can be generalized to become a definition of any structured inequity; the “Gardener’s Tale” allegory which illustrates and encourages discussion about three levels of racism; data on the relationship between “socially assigned race” and self-rated health; a three-part definition of health equity including what it is, how to achieve it, and how it relates to health disparities; and information on an international anti-racism treaty which can serve as a platform for action.

Learning Objectives: • Describe the relationship between medical care, secondary prevention, primary prevention, addressing the social determinants of health, and addressing the social determinants of equity using the “Cliff Analogy” • Define racism, and distinguish three levels of racism using the "Gardener's Tale" allegory. • Describe the relationship between “socially-assigned race” and self-rated general health status on the 2004 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. • Identify the status of the United States with regard to the International Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination.

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