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17)--/. Metropolitan Center for Applied Research & Extension rI :`nls rXrrr :>ION Date: March 15, 2019 To: Hil Kaman,City of Everett From: Martha Aitken and Brad Gaolach, WSU Metropolitan Center Subject: Proposal for the Assessment Phase of an evaluation framework for the CHART Program The WSU Metropolitan Center for Applied Research and Extension (Metro Center) has developed this proposed scope of work to help the Chronic-Utilizer Alternative Response Team (CHART) create an evaluation framework to determine CHART's effectiveness and assess the financial return on investment. About the Metro Center The Metro Center helps Washington's cities and metropolitan communities create vibrant economies, healthy communities, and sustainable environments by connecting decision-makers with the expertise of Washington State University. Using a project-based and client centered approach, we produce practical solutions to the challenges that cities face, helping them build capacity to create sustainable solutions for the future. For each project, we compile a unique team with the necessary expertise and attributes to successfully complete all project goals.Team members primarily include WSU faculty and staff, and may also include faculty from other universities or external partners,as needed,to effectively complete the project. Potential team members were contacted during the creation of this proposal to ensure that we have the ability to undertake and fulfill the actions proposed below.Their input and expertise is incorporated into this proposal. Project Background We were initially contacted by Hil Kaman (Public Health and Safety Director/Prosecutor, City of Everett) on October 15, 2018 about the possibility of the Metro Center creating an evaluation framework for the CHART Program. We had a subsequent phone conversation about the project on 10/18 which provided us with some background and broad goals, then assembled a team which included Metro Center Director, Brad Gaolach, and Assistant Director, Martha Aitken, and the following WSU faculty: • Bidisha Mandal, an Associate Professor in the School of Economic Sciences who specializes in health economics, and has expertise in econometrics, survey research methods,and analysis of large secondary data on health outcomes and health related outcomes. • Kevin Harris, a Senior Facilitator for Health Policy at the William D. Ruckelshaus Center, and Assistant Professor at WSU, who has helped the Snohomish Health District and Snohomish County Health Leadership Coalition assess, evaluate and facilitate governance and organizational improvements, as well as scaling collaborative processes to impact county population health outcomes. 3/15/2019 MetroCenter.wsu.edu Page 1 of 3