Optimize Your Outcomes
Assessment Results
The mission of Metrics for Learning, LLC is to optimize the value of outcomes assessment results within the Continuing Education in the Health Professions (CEHP) community. Most often, Metrics for Learning assists clients who receive commercial support for the CE/CME they produce.
ABOUT
Outcomes Methods Based on Practical Experience and Social Science Research
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Metrics for Learning provides healthcare professional educational needs and outcomes assessment services including strategic planning, question review, clinician and patient interviews, statistical analysis, reporting and publication.
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Derek T. Dietze, MA, FACEHP, CHCP, provides these services based on 30+ years of experience within the CE/CME industry using respected methods from the social sciences.
Solutions
Outcomes Strategic Planning
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Metrics for Learning will review your draft grant request and based on desired outcomes, provide an Outcomes Assessment Plan section and fees suitable for inclusion in the grant request.
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The plan is engineered to meet your and potential grantors’ expectations.
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When the grant is awarded to your organization, Metrics for Learning provides a written contract for any services needed.
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All outcomes and evaluation questions are reviewed by Metrics for Learning with feedback to ensure optimal design and function.
Statistical Analysis and Reporting
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After activity implementation and outcomes data collection by clients, Metrics for Learning reviews the data, conducts any cleaning and recoding in Excel, then conducts a statistical analysis of changes in knowledge, confidence, competence and self-reported performance change from pre to post, and pre to follow-up as appropriate.
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Paired (matched) data analyses are conducted whenever possible.
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Results are most often provided in a PowerPoint presentation with an Executive Summary, demographics, and results for each pre/post/follow-up and evaluation question, including statistical analysis results as appropriate.
Educational Needs Assessment
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Metrics for Learning assists its clients in question review, analysis, and reporting of clinician and patient needs assessment surveys.
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Zoom or phone interviews are also used in combination with, or as stand-alone methods for assessing needs.
Overall Review of Your Outcomes
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Metrics for Learning will conduct a comprehensive review of your outcomes: sales materials, planning, implementation, statistical analysis, reporting, and publication.
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This includes interviews with individuals involved in outcomes and senior staff.
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A report of findings includes strengths, areas for improvement, and recommendations for improvement.
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Perspectives are also provided on how your outcomes compare to other organizations within the CE/CME community.
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Follow-up training is provided based on the results.
Other Services
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Follow-up outcomes phone interviews with learners, faculty, and patients to collect subjective results
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Statistical analysis and reporting of patient-level data
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Access to national scope medical claims data for analysis and reporting
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Aggregation and reporting of outcomes results from multiple CE/CME activities and initiatives
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Needs and outcomes assessment results publication planning and strategy
Upcoming News and Events
CONTACT
Let’s Work Together
Derek Dietze, MA, FACEhp, CHCP
President
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Articles, Posters, and Presentations
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