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Evaluation Methods

Consider the following ways to evaluate.Any of these methods can be used, but each requires
specific criteria for best effect.

EXTERNAL EVALUATOR PARTICIPANT
OBJECTIVE Checklist with stated objectives Post-event checklist

SUBJECTIVE Narrative of observations “Hot wash” comments

Selecting and Utilizing Evaluation Criteria
Developing an Evaluation Plan
Appendix B contains a menu of criteria for evaluating the performance of LPHA emergency
drills and exercises.These public health–specific criteria follow the HSEEP observer docu-
mentation format.‡ The exercise planning team should select applicable criteria from this
menu, develop any additional criteria pertaining to the local plan or the nature of the exer-
cise, and prepare observer forms that match the criteria selected.

For example, in an exercise where the objective is to assess the internal workings and
throughput of a mass prophylaxis distribution site, the criteria selected from the menu might
include:

Criteria for Mass Prophylaxis, Mass Immunization, and
Pharmaceutical Stockpiles

1 Adapt generic mass-dispensing strategy 3 Identify and request any “just-in-time”
to specific event within 60 minutes of
training needs—including use of person-
notification. al protective equipment (PPE)—at least
2 hours prior to site opening.
2 Staff dispensing site(s) with adequate and 4 Ensure that system is fully in place for
appropriate personnel for mass dispens-
ing (including volunteer surge staff) restocking supplies throughout duration
of site activation.
prior to site opening.

‡ Other criteria to evaluate public health emergency exercises include
• The Universal Task List (UTL), developed by the Department of Homeland Security, which can be found through
the Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) Secure Portal at www.llis.gov

• Emergency Preparedness Performance Measures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found in
Appendix 4 of Cooperative Agreement Guidance for Public Health Emergency Preparedness at
14 http://www.bt.cdc.gov/planning/guidance05/index.asp