Systematizing the Collection, Analysis, and Reporting of Performance Data: OMH's Performance Data System

OMH developed the Performance Data System (PDS) in order to systematize the collection, analysis, and reporting of their performance data. The PDS is a web-based integrated, one-stop, tool and resource to help OMH and other stakeholders to improve the strategic focus of their efforts, use evidence-based performance measures and practices in program planning and evaluation, and improve evaluation of program activities to determine outcomes and impacts achieved. Specifically, the PDS collects performance measurement data from OMH grantees and their partners. Measures are clearly linked to outcomes and longer-term objectives and goals. This presentation will provide participants with an overview of the PDS, its primary design features and overall organization of the application, a description of the different sections, navigation features, reporting and other administrative functionalities, and PDS resources developed for training purposes. Also discussed will be examples of how PDS data will be used primarily by OMH, OMB, other HHS leadership and program managers, and OMH and HHS partners engaged in work related to OMH's mission. In addition, the findings will be useful to all of those in both the public and private sectors whose missions and purpose are to improve the health of racial/ethnic minorities and ameliorate racial and ethnic health care and health status disparities in the U.S.