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Appendix B – Evaluation Matrix

Appendix B – Evaluation Matrix

Evaluation Matrix
Issues / Questions	Indicators	Collection Methods	Data Sources
Relevance
1. What need is the preferred admission beds initiative addressing?	Needs of targets group(s) Needs the initiative targets Extent to which program has evolved to meet new/changing needs Extent to which clients are utilizing, or may be eligible for other long-term care programs or services.	Document Reviewed Interviews / Observations File Review Data Analysis	Legislation, policies, processes Program documents VAC staff Provincial and facility staff Veteran files Statistical and program data
What is the federal government’s role and mandate to deliver the initiative?	VAC’s mandate and responsibilities are clearly defined and appropriately applied Program is appropriately linked to federal government regarding role and mandate in delivering long-term care to Veterans	Document Review Interviews	Legislation, policies, processes Program documents Parliamentary documents Central agency documents
Performance
3. Are appropriate tools and measures in place to assess performance of the initiative?	Performance targets are clearly defined, measurable and appropriate Performance data is being consistently collected and utilized	Document Review Interviews Data Analysis	Statistics Directorate Program Management
4. To what extent is the initiative project achieving its outcomes?	Level of outcome achievement (short-term, medium term)	Data Analysis Interviews	Statistics Directorate Program Management
5. Are there any unintended impacts (positive or negative) that have occurred?	Positive and/or negative outcomes realized from the initiative Measures in place to mitigate unintended outcomes	Interviews Data Analysis	Program data VAC staff Provincial and facility staff
6. Are there alternatives or modifications to the initiative that would help achieve the outcomes?	Potential modifications to the initiative Potential alternatives models to the initiative	Document Review Interviews	Program documents VAC staff Provincial and facility staff

Date modified:: 2024-06-07