HAP has completed its first year evaluation. The full evaluation report and executive summary are now available:

	Executive Summary
	Full Evaluation Report

The initial HAP evaluation plan is described in more detail below.

External Evaluation
The external evaluation will be conducted by the Sphere Institute, with Dr. John Hornberger as the lead investigator. Sphere will provide input into the design of the evaluation, validate HAP data analysis and prepare the final report.
	Primary goals:
		To assess the effect of HAP on reduction of client population’s mean number of ER visits
		To assess the effect of HAP on the client population’s mean rate of non-ER, hospital visits
		To assess the effect of HAP on the client population’s mean length of stay within the hospital
	Secondary goals:
		To assess the effect of HAP on client population’s hospital charges
		To assess the effect of HAP on client population’s quality of life
Internal Evaluation
HAP staff will conduct the internal evaluation, with outside input whenever possible on the design of survey instruments and methodology.
	Goals:
		To assess client satisfaction with HAP services.
		To assess physician satisfaction with HAP services.