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Appendix A: A Sample Evaluation Plan TB Support Program Evaluation Plan for January – March 2004 Prepared by: Ana Garcia TB Nurse Department of Health and Human Service Division of TB Control Prevention Lull County November 15, 2003 Note: The scope of this evaluation plan is based on a small size program. TB program staff is encouraged to start their evaluation small, focusing on areas or program components where improvements may be needed most.  INTRODUCTION Tuberculosis was not a major concern in Lull County until in the recent years. According to the county report, an average of 3 cases was reported per year from 1995 to 2001. In 2002, six new cases of TB were identified within three month period. Unlike previous years, the infected suspects were new immigrant Salvadoran men rather than the predominant white population. In response to this epidemic, “TB Support Program” was implemented by the county health department director, Henry Evans, to control and prevent further transmission of TB in Lull County. Evaluation Goal The goal of this evaluation is to determine the effectiveness of “TB Support Program” in preventing transmission of TB among Salvadoran immigrants. This evaluation will investigate components of the TB Support Program that are performing optimally and should be expanded and replicated in future initiatives. In addition, this evaluation will help determine the funding needs of TB Support Program for the following year. Evaluation Team Our team consists of TB Support program staff and a nurse from the TB clinic who works within the system and can access clinic/program data easily. A member of the county commission was asked to participate on the team to review plans and ensure needs for information are met. Carlos, a leader from the local community who has a background in the social sciences, was also asked to participate to ensure the evaluation is culturally appropriate to the target community.