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Introduction

What Is the M&M "Assessment to Action" Process?

The M&M project developed the following 4-step Assessment to Action Process to assist states in applying evidence-based decision making. An overview is presented below.

Steps	Tasks
Step 1: Get Organized	Determine state's CSHCN program capacity to commit staff time to support this endeavor Recruit "champions" (i.e., administrators, direct service providers, consumer and family advocates, data analysts, and other key stakeholders). Ensure support and interest in achieving the Healthy People 2010 Objective and 6 CSHCN core measures Review state priorities and how they correspond to the CSHCN performance measures
Step 2: Identify Existing Data and Obtain Data Results	Appoint the Data Subcommittee Identify existing data sources using the M&M data matrix Develop procedures to obtain data results based on the identified data sources
Step 3: Share Results	Share and discuss results with the larger State Leadership Team Share and discuss results with a variety of audiences
Step 4: Develop an Action Plan to Improve the Service System & Measure Capabilities	Identify the strengths and challenges of the system of care for SCHCN based on the existing data Identify the steps to improve measurement capabilities Target priority areas for implementation

These steps are described in detail throughout the remainder of this guide.