Chapter 6: Flow Chart Text Version

Enhancing EHDI-IS Performance with Logic Models

Inputs:  Infrastructure, Funding, Staff, Guidance and Support, Stakeholders, Information System

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Logic models help enhance the performance of EHDI information systems. Strategies and outputs contribute to outcomes, from short term to long term.

Strategies can be divided into five types:

• Surveillance could involve implementing a statewide EHDI information system that conforms to the Functional Standards.
• Guidance and Support includes training and technical assistance to help state partners.
• Partnerships in turn support coordination among all those doing tracking and surveillance.
• Communication assures that usable findings are shared among partner organizations.
• Evaluation and monitoring done well ensure quality data and continuous project improvement.

All these lead to outcomes, which can be short-term, mid-term and long-term.

Short-term outcomes include increased knowledge about the strengths and weakness of EHDI and the importance of reporting data. Increased collaboration could also be a short-term outcome.

Mid-term outcomes include actual increases in the number of care providers reporting data to EHDI, with smoother electronic exchange and better quality. Better planning can also be a mid-term outcome.

The main long-term outcome for EHDI information system development is a system that conforms to CDC EHDI Functional Standards and helps connect deaf and hard of hearing children to services they need.

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