COSIG’s third goal is to develop a continuous quality improvement framework.
Process (formative) evaluation
Identify facilitators and barriers to planning and implementation (P&I)
Document steps to P&I
Descriptive analysis of team formation and actions
Development of team procedures and activities protocols
Key informant interviews
Services Pilot Evaluation
Process (formative) evaluation
Development of model of action and fidelity measure
Assessment of team status and environment
Assessment of service satisfaction
Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to identify access parameters
Outcome (summative) evaluation
Quasi-experimental design comparing Windward Oahu with Leeward and Central Oahu
Multiple levels of assessment including system, client, and cost variables
Possible variables include: substance use, mental and medical symptoms, level of functioning, recovery attitudes and activities,
service use and intensity, types of services used, and others
