Sentences with phrase «expected outcomes of their program»

If practitioners are going to do a good job or even just do what they are supposed to do, they need to understand the strategies and expected outcomes of their program's theory of change.

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Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

Research shows that families typically receive roughly half of the number of home visits expected.16, 17 For example, across three randomized controlled trials conducted of Nurse Family Partnership, average dosage of visits ranged from 45 to 62 percent.18 Research also shows that many, perhaps most, families enrolled in home visiting programs drop out before their eligibility ends.16, 19,20 Some home visiting studies have varied the dosage that families were offered and found that fewer home visits produced outcomes similar to higher levels of exposure.21

Institutions running T32 programs are expected to detail the career outcomes of postdocs and graduate students, which makes the program convenient for studying career outcomes.

The language of program evaluators is framed in terms of efficacy: what is the actual outcome of an intervention, compared with the outcome expected from no intervention?

Given the results of these three studies, one which was overseen by the U.S. Department of Education and two which were recognized with the Department's highest award for rigor, we might expect President Obama to receive a swift response regarding his call for the federal government to search for programs that boost educational outcomes for African American men.

«While a handful of SEL programs have been tested and shown to improve children's SEL skills as well as academic, mental health, and behavioral outcomes, the effect sizes are smaller than we would expect,» says Jones.

Set your program up for success by taking some time to define SEL standards and how you are going to measure the reliability of your SEL program's expected outcomes over time.

The session discussed lessons learned and recommendations to ensure the financing of high quality preschool programs supports the expected goals and outcomes for children and families.

The settlement still assumes that Volkswagen will remove at least 85 percent of the affected TDI models through this program, so the repair option, once ratified by the respective authorities, is not expected to represent the overwhelming outcome for the 2.0 - liter diesel models.

JS: In the litigation arena where I practice, aside from predictive outcomes and online dispute resolution, lawyers can expect to see programming that allows their smart devices to synthesize Complaints or Answers in a matter of minutes and provide them with an almost immediate analysis of relevant case or statutory law.

• Great clients and verify their identities to ensure that the right client is scheduled for the right type of therapy • Engage clients in conversation to make them feel comfortable and to provide them with heads up on procedures • Provide clients with detailed information on what to expect during therapy sessions, and ensure that they understand the outcome of each therapy cycle • Prepare clients for sessions or procedures, by providing them with the right attire and ensuring that any unpermitted items (such as jewelry) are taken off • Assist therapists by positioning clients appropriately, in sync with the requirements of each therapy program • Provide support to therapists in operating equipment for therapy and keeping clients» steady and occupied during sessions • Create and maintain records of each therapy session, ensuring that all relevant information is included in clients» charts • Perform regular and preventative maintenance on therapy equipment and ensure that supplies inventory is properly maintained

This paper is the first step in understanding whether these evidence - based programs can produce the change expected of them — what outcomes can be expected if the effects of large - scale implementation efforts mirrored those found in the programs» RCTs?

The findings presented in this brief describe potentially, the best possible outcomes after implementation — those that can be expected if the effects of large - scale implementation efforts mirrored those found in the programs» randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Outcomes for Children Served Through IDEA's Early Childhood Programs (PDF - 926 KB) Early Childhood Outcomes Center (2011) Reports that recent data suggests that high percentages of infants and toddlers who received services through Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and preschoolers who received early childhood special education through IDEA show greater than expected developmental progress and many are exiting the program functioning within age expectations.

Concomitant with increased investment is an increased concern for the return on investment — policymakers and the public want to know if the programs being invested in produce the outcomes expected of them.3

HFA had a favorable effect on low birth weight.41 The standard implementation of NFP with nurse home visitors did not demonstrate any effects on birth weight or preterm births.35, 42 — 47 However, when paraprofessional home visitors were used, a favorable effect on low birth weight was shown.46 EIP demonstrated no effects on birth weight or the percentage of infants born premature.23 The remaining 9 programs, most of which were offered postnatally and thus would not be expected to affect birth outcomes, did not report any results in this area.

Discussion will focus on the following questions: A) What kind of outcomes, and during what timeframe, are reasonable to expect for home visiting programs?

To be successful, a program's theory of change describes the expected outcomes and the strategies planned for making those outcomes happen.

Through implementation of the Caring for Our Own Program, agencies can expect the following outcomes:

Yet, 58 percent of FY2010 state funding (48 programs in 32 states) was provided with minimal guidance regarding selection of models, quality standards or expected outcomes.

Some impacts on health outcomes may be expected in the medium term, such as changes to the health care provided to infants and young children and reductions in communicable diseases as a result of improved health information and immunisation programs.

In the area of child cognitive and language development, the meta - analysis study found that program characteristics most strongly associated with better outcomes were teaching parents what to expect about their child's development; responsiveness, sensitivity to cues, or nurturing; promotion of child's socio - emotional development; promotion of child's cognitive development; as well as opportunities to role play and practice skills.

Reporting to the Riverina Murray Regional Manager, EIS Manager is expected to develop, maintain and manage the quality of service delivery and clinical standards of the Early Intervention Services (Counselling, Relationship Education and Specialised Family Violence programs), ensuring that the outcomes and outputs of all EIS program contracts are met and delivered within budgetary and legislative constraints, while leading a team of professionals.

Graduates of the program are expected to exhibit a beginning level of competence with a variety of presenting problems, utilize the Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST) framework to integrate knowledge from the field into practice, demonstrate multi-cultural sensitivity and ethical competence in their work, and have an appreciation for research, particularly research on family relationships and the process and outcome of therapy.

Description: Learn about Expected Value - Return on Investment (EV - ROI) and how this strategy can translate outcomes into impact of your program to attract new investors and new revenue streams.

Within any program, the goal of continuous quality improvement is to examine the content and quality of ECMHC services within the program, to determine if the MHC services are achieving the expected outcomes of the consultation services, and to make improvements to the program based on the findings.

Given the efficacy of the Teen Choices program in preventing peer violence, it was expected that students receiving the StandUp intervention would show improvement on measured outcomes.