An important part of the program development process is defining objectives for a work plan and an evaluation plan. S.M.A.R.T. objectives offer specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time bound benchmarks to measure achievement of program goals. These objectives also serve as the foundation for program activities. Webinar content will describe the components of a S.M.A.R.T. objective, provide guidance on developing objectives, and provide examples.
Group: S.M.A.R.T Objectives/Logic Models
The Hexagon Tool
The Hexagon Tool helps states, districts, and schools systematically evaluate new and existing interventions via six broad factors: needs, fit, resource availability, evidence, readiness for replication and capacity to implement.
Tools for Community Engagement in Injury Prevention
This article presents several tools, approaches, and resources for the practical application of community engagement principles for injury prevention and community interventions in general. These approaches include the formation of partnerships, qualitative methods for gaining insights from community members (focus groups and key informant interviews), the use of media, and interpersonal skills.
Logic Models and Outcome Measurement
Have you ever tried running a marathon? Whether you just want to get across the finish line or put in your best time ever, you need to plan for it. That plan might include getting the right running shoes, scheduling your practice runs, eating the right foods, and stepping up your speed as the race draws near. In essence, you’ve laid out a logic model for a successful outcome. In the same way, your public health efforts will be even better if you plan ahead, assess your progress, make needed changes, and reflect on the outcomes. This module shows you how to measure the performance of your local health jurisdiction using logic models and outcome measurement.
After completing this module, you should be able to:
– Describe the components and uses of a logic model
– Define outcome measurements and why they are important
– Differentiate between indicators and outcome measures
– Describe potential uses of outcome measures
– Identify measurable outcomes
– Determine levels (e.g., community, system, agency, program) of outcomes
– Identify outcomes vs. goals and objectives
Injury Prevention Inventory: A Compendium of Injury Prevention Strategies, Sample Measures, & Resources
Hosted by the Safe States Alliance, the Injury Prevention Inventory is designed to connect you to a variety of prevention strategies, sample distal (direct) and proximal (indirect) measures, and related resources across 17 different injury and violence topic areas. The information provided in the Inventory is not intended to be exhaustive, but is meant to serve as a comprehensive resource that can help inform and enhance your injury and violence prevention efforts.
The Injury Prevention Inventory is organized by topic area to help you access information quickly and easily. To start your search, click the topic area that best matches your interests or needs.