Appendix C: Evaluation questions

Appendix C: Evaluation questions

Relevance

  1. To what extent is the VIP’s mandate still relevant considering the current context and Veterans’/clients’ needs?
  2. To what extent do Veterans and survivors/caregivers have unmet needs for living independently?
    • What are the gaps, if any, in the benefits and/or services available to Veterans/clients considering needs along the health care continuum (i.e., from independent living with support to assisted living to entry into long-term or palliative care)?

Effectiveness

  1. How effectively has the VIP responded to the needs of the diverse Veteran population/clients?
  2. How effectively has VIP supported Veterans living independently in their own home and community?
  3. Were there unexpected outcomes (positive or negative) as a result of receiving VIP services?

Efficiency

  1. Is the VIP Performance Strategy adequate to measure its outcomes/impact?
  2. Have the activities of the VIP been delivered in an efficient and economical manner?
  3. How well do program processes support effective engagement of Veterans and interactions with other VAC processes?
  4. Is there an alternative structure and delivery mechanism (e.g., processes and tools) that would enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the VIP?