Performance Measurement
Demonstrating the efficient and effective use of resources is a hallmark of sound publicly-funded programs. This can be accomplished through the development of well thought-out performance metrics and strategies for collecting meaningful data. Such data can provide confidence that expended resources are yielding maximum results, document that services are benefitting consumers, and make the case to funders, policy makers and other stakeholders that the initiative is worthy of ongoing support. Performance measurement can also help monitor and manage programs and inform budgetary and strategic planning.
The information on this page is meant to assist Lifespan Respite grantees and their partners engage in the development of well-thought out and useful performance measurement plans as they implement activities under their Lifespan Respite grants or work to sustain these activities once federal funds are expended. The information should prove useful to others providing respite services as well.
Also included on this page is the Lifespan Respite Care Program Information and Data Collection Tool for Lifespan Respite Grantees.
Recommendations for Developing Performance Metrics for State Lifespan Respite Programs
The guide provides a roadmap with tools and step-by-step suggestions for developing a performance measurement plan that will reflect the unique goals, activities and approaches undertaken by State Lifespan Respite grantees and their partners. It defines and provides examples of performance targets and suggestions for measuring them. Finally, it offers examples of how grantees can plan and document their individual program’s performance targets and collect appropriate data for measurement and reporting purposes. Although all grantees are held accountable for the goals and objectives identified in their grant proposals, there is no requirement for grantees...
Lifespan Respite Care Program Information and Data Collection Tool and Related Resources
The Lifespan Respite Care Program Information and Data Collection Tool from the Administration for Community Living is for use by State Lifespan Respite Care Program grantees to meet reporting requirements. A User Manual and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are also provided for guidance on using the tool.
All questions regarding this tool should be directed to your ACL Program Officer, Emily Anozie at the Administration for Community Living.
Performance Measurement/Evaluation Resources/Measurement Tools
Evaluating Outcomes for Children and Families Receiving Crisis Nursery Services
The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center conducted the Crisis Nursery Program evaluation to examine relationships between crisis respite care and (1) incidents of reported child abuse and (2)…
Innovative Strategies for Working across State Programs Providing Respite Services in Massachusetts
This presentation was part of the Lifespan Respite Track at the 2021 Virtual International Short Break Association Conference cohosted by ARCH Presenters Leanne Winchester, Massachusetts Lifespan Respite Program and University…
Utilizing Collaboration Theory to Evaluate Strategic Alliances
By Rebecca Gajda Abstract: Increasingly, collaboration between business, non-profit, health and educational agencies is being championed as a powerful strategy to achieve a vision otherwise not possible when independent entities…
Tools for evaluating state level strategic alliances
These tools were shared by the MA Lifespan Respite Coalition in a presentation at a meeting of the Lifespan Respite Grantee and Partner Performance Measurement Learning Collaborative and at the…
Montana Lifespan Respite Voucher Program Satisfaction Survey
Developed by the Montana Lifespan Respite Program To assess how well the program works for family caregivers, and to plan for future respite services, family caregivers are asked to complete…
North Carolina Lifespan Respite Mini-Grantee QUARTERLY REPORTING FORM
Reporting form developed by the NC Lifespan Respite Project for community-based mini-grantees to report on persons served and units of services provided with the grants; demographic information on those served;…
CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES DEPRESSION SCALE (CES-D SCALE)
The CES-D is a valuable tool for identifying a group at-risk for depression and for studying the relationship between depressive symptoms and other variables. Previous research supports the use of…
Benefits and Cost Savings Due to Respite
Fact Sheet Developed by the National Respite Coalition
More Nationally Recognized Tools:
See these websites for validated measurement and assessment tools:
Compendium of Annotated Tools, FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-based Child Abuse Prevention.
Time for Living and Caring: Making Respite Services Work for You! from researchers at the University of Utah includes assessment tools and scales for Satisfaction with Caregiving (p 6), Positive Aspects of Caregiving (p 6), and Modified Caregiver Burden Inventory (p 4).
Assessing Caregiver Stress, Burden and Coping (APA)- overview
Brown University Toolkit of Instruments to Measure End-of-Life Care
- Screening and Assessment Tools for Child Welfare
- Coping Health Inventory For Parents
- Perceived benefits of caregiving
- Perceived Support Scale
- Picot Caregiver Rewards Scale
- Revised Scale for Caregiving Self-Efficacy
- Assessing Behavior, Observation and Functioning in Care Recipients
- Assessing Health Problems
- Cognitive Problem Assessment Tools
- Quality of Care Measures
- Evaluating Care Recipient Mental Health
- Impact on Family Scale
- The Psychosocial Assessment Tool
- Parenting Stress Index
- Family Burden of Injury Interview
References
American Psychological Association, Public Interest Directorate. Caregiver Assessment Tools.
Family Caregiver Alliance and Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging (2012; 2nd Edition). Selected Caregiver Assessment Measures: A Resource Inventory for Practitioners
Lund, D; Wright, SD; Caserta, M; Utz, R; Lindfelt, C; Montoro-Rodriguez, J; and Shon, H (2014). Time for Living and Caring, Making Respite Services Work for You.
US Administration on Aging. Performance Measurement Outcome Project (POMP).
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