Since 1999, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has been implementing a nationwide strategic planning process that merges theory and data for effective decision-making about program goals and outcomes. Epidemiology and population data help focus national and community efforts on populations with the highest burden of cancer. These data are used to set and track program outcomes and objectives. The systematic planning process is a cooperative effort; each level of the ACS (national, division, state, and community) has a specific role and contribution to make. ACS has set long-term objectives for 2015 focused on decreasing cancer incidence and mortality in the United States and improving quality of life for cancer patients and families. To support these goals, a nationwide program of work outlining specific program activities has been developed for all 17 ACS divisions to follow in their action planning. Using a logic model approach, divisions developed intermediate and short term outcomes to measure program progress. These outcomes reflect specific state objectives and capacities that are identified through comprehensive community needs assessments. Cancer incidence, behavior and population data then are used to calculate necessary levels of programmatic resources needed at state and local levels to achieve division outcomes. This presentation will describe the Logic Model Planning model used by ACS, how assessment is linked to organizational actions, and the challenges faced by implementing organized health planning.
Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the steps in Logic Model planning 2. Link organizational outputs to population-based outcomes 3. Discuss the challenges of creating organziational change to improve health
Keywords: Cancer,
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: American Cancer Society
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.