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118 <br /> F. Performance Measures and Program Evaluation <br /> We will track initiative-specific metrics and general metrics to evaluate the success of <br /> our program. While these metrics provide analytical context for our program's success, we will <br /> also solicit participant narratives, including program feedback and unmet needs, to inform <br /> future initiatives. We plan to work very closely with users of our SSP in the design and <br /> implementation of our program evaluation plan. The program metrics listed below are <br /> preliminary and may be added to based on feedback from our CAB, once it has been developed, <br /> on what they think are the most important metrics of success of the program. Additionally, we <br /> will involve our CAB in designing our SSP participant-facing surveys to ensure that we are asking <br /> participants demographics and outcome-related questions in the most appropriate manner. <br /> The data from these surveys will contribute directly to our program outcomes. Finally, we will <br /> periodically review our progress towards our program metrics with the CAB, and brainstorm to <br /> address barriers to achievement of our outcomes. <br /> Our program already has a robust system for monitoring general metrics, which are <br /> reported to Orange County biannually. UNC's Injury and Prevention Center houses and helps <br /> manage our budget and inventory. Additionally, we currently employ a program navigator, who <br /> plays an active role in program oversight and growth alongside program co-directors. Outside <br /> of our organization, in expanding these initiatives, we will set goals and be in active <br /> collaboration with community partners. These initiatives will include, but are not limited to (1) <br /> Opening a new SHAC SSP location to increase SSP access within the community (2) Initiating <br /> SHAC SSP material distribution within the UNC Emergency Department (3) Establishing <br /> Emergency Use Naloxone Boxes (4) Improving and streamlining referrals (5) Identifying, <br /> engaging, and compensating SSP participants for their feedback to improve responsiveness of <br /> our services (6) Disseminating our programs work and continue building our network of <br /> collaborators through attendance at educational conferences. <br /> Table 1. A) Initiative specific metrics tracking. Example of tracking for specific SSP initiatives. <br /> B) General Metrics Tracking, shortened. All general supply distribution will be tracked similarly. <br /> A. Emergency Use Naloxone Boxes Initiative <br /> Indicator Data source Measurement frequency <br /> H of boxes implemented SSP inventory tracking Recorded after each initiation. <br /> H of naloxone doses used(nasal and intramuscular) SSP inventory tracking Recorded monthly or upon restocking of <br /> naloxone at specific location. <br /> ✓t of overdose reversals reported Orange County EMS or site Recorded after notified by Orange County EMS, <br /> collaborator notification,SSP participants or naloxone box site collaborators. <br /> participant intake form <br /> B. General Metria <br /> q of needles and syringes distributed SSP participant intake form Recorded at each SSP visit,tracked monthly <br /> q of safer injection supplies distributed(cookers,cottons, SSP participant intake form Recorded at each SSP visit,tracked monthly <br /> tourniquets,vitamin C,etc) <br /> q of wound care supplies distributed(gloves,antibiotic SSP participant intake form Recorded at each SSP visit,tracked monthly <br /> ointment,masks,Band-Aids,gauze,etc) <br /> q of naloxone doses distributed(nasal and intramuscular) SSP participant intake form Recorded at each SSP visit,tracked monthly <br /> k of drug(fentanyl,xylazine)test strips distributed SSP participant intake form Recorded at each SSP visit,tracked monthly <br /> N of referrals made(SUD treatment,housing services,health SSP participant intake form Recorded at each SSP visit,tracked monthly <br /> and social services <br />