Table 1.

Program Goals and Examples of Evaluation Questions Related to Program Start-Up, Colorectal Cancer Screening Demonstration Program, 2006

Goal	Evaluation Questions Related to Program Start-Up
Provide sound program planning and management.	What staffing is used during program start-up? How are medical advisory boards comprised? What is their role during program start-up?
Develop and maintain effective partnerships to ensure sustainability.	What partnerships have been developed to support the program?
Effectively recruit low-income, medically underserved participants for colorectal screening through public education and outreach.	What priority populations are proposed to be reached? What types of recruitment strategies are planned?
Increase the rate of colorectal cancer screening among low-income, medically underserved populations.	Not applicable in this phase.
Provide program recipients with appropriate screening and rescreening services.	What is the start-up time for programs? How is the provider system structured for services delivery?
Assure program recipients receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment services.	How will patient navigation services be provided? How have programs secured treatment services for clients diagnosed with cancer?
Conduct monitoring, tracking, and evaluation activities.	What types of data systems have been developed by programs?
Provide cost-effective services.	What in-kind contributions have been secured by programs?