Meaningful Metrics: A Compilation and Assessment of the Iowa Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Metrics, December 2019

(2019) Meaningful Metrics: A Compilation and Assessment of the Iowa Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Metrics, December 2019. Public Health, Department of (Health and Human Services, Department of)

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Abstract

The Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy (IIPHRP), at the University of Iowa, College of Public Health was contracted by IDPH to complete several activities related to the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, one of which is to compile a summary of existing program metrics of which data is collected for the Iowa CLPPP. IIPHRP completed this assignment with assistance from the Iowa Childhood Lead Advisory Workgroup (CLAW). This multidisciplinary group provided input into which metrics are most meaningful, what metrics are missing, and what metrics would be collected in the “ideal world”. The outcome of this exercise will identify the most meaningful data that can be communicated to contractors, physicians, public health agencies, and the public. This information can also inform data driven decisions regarding program enhancements, promotion and education.