Evaluation of the Use and Impact of National Standards for Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Organization: Issues Research
Primary Contact: Douglas McCarthy
Grant Amount: $50,000 for 7 months
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Purpose
Since 2012, the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health (LPFCH) has supported the development and dissemination of National Standards for Systems of Care for CYSHCN. This qualitative process evaluation will provide an objective understanding of the progress being made and the impact of the National Standards. This evaluation will help LPFCH assess successes achieved in the dissemination and use of the National Standards, as well as the potential opportunity and need for continued support of the effort.
Outcome
A robust evaluation of the uptake and influence of the National Standards for Systems of Care for CYSHCN was conducted. This evaluation included interviews with more than 50 stakeholders and case studies on the use of the National Standards in five states. Many stakeholders stated that they see the National Standards as a foundational tool that informs their current and future work in research, policy, and practice. A journal article describing the use of the National Standards in redesigning Medicaid managed care programs in two states also was developed.
