Immunization Program Evaluation (IPE)

CDC’s Framework for Program Evaluation

image for steps: engage stakeholders, describe the program, focus the evalutaion design, gather credible evidence, justify conclusions, ensure use and share lessons learned. Standards: utility, feasability, propriety, accuracy.

The Immunization Program Evaluation (IPE) requirement was first implemented for all 64 immunization awardees in 2008. CDC’s goal for this requirement is to enable immunization awardees to improve their programs by systematically evaluating their program using CDC’s Framework for Program Evaluation. Evaluations can provide awardees with the evidence needed to:

Manage programs more effectively and efficiently
Assess and improve existing activities
Plan and implement new activities
Understand reasons for performance
Demonstrate value
Ensure accountability

CDC Evaluation Resources

CDC’s Evaluation Framework Website
This website guides public health professionals in program evaluation. It is a practical, non-prescriptive tool designed to summarize and organize essential elements of program evaluation. The steps and standards of this framework will provide an understanding of each program’s context and improve how program evaluations are conceived and conducted.