Data-Driven Leadership: Baseline Assessments

Before you can measure progress, you need to understand where you're starting. In this episode, we explore the importance of baseline assessments in evaluating public health interventions. We hear from Dr. Jan K. Fields and Dr. Jen Gathings, break down key concepts, including baseline assessment terminology, primary vs. secondary data, and how these assessments help determine both the scope of a problem and the context of the community where an intervention takes place. They also discuss how baseline data can shape evaluation efforts and reveal external factors that may impact intervention success. Tune in to learn how to leverage baseline assessments for stronger, data-driven decision-making! Host: Liz Kidwell MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠Resources related to/mentioned in the episode:Advantages and Disadvantage of Primary Data and Secondary DataWicked Problems in Health Equity Introduction to Public Health SurveillanceMichigan Overdose Data to Action (MODA) DashboardAddiction Policy Forum SUD Journey MapCDC Program Evaluation Framework, 2024Michigan Substance Use Vulnerability Index DocumentationRacial Equity Lens Logic Model & Theory of ChangeQualtrics Community PulseDownload TranscriptShare your thoughts on this episode by taking our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brief evaluation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.