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Attachment "A"-Scope of Work <br />The Kittitas County Jail has been awarded grant funds to developand implement a medication assistedtreatmentprogram.The grant narrative outlines specific aspects of the proposed program including thedutiesofaprogramevaluator.The grant narrative does not specify an evaluator,however,it doesoutlinewhataspectsoftheprogramneedtobeevaluated. <br />The evaluation parameters are discussed on pages 15 through 18 in the grant narrative,a copy of which <br />is attached hereto as Attachment "C".Below is a summary of the expected evaluator duties andresponsibilities. <br />In accordance to the expectations associated with federal grant monies,the program made possiblethroughBJAfundswillbesubjecttoaformalevaluation.The program evaluation will be conducted in amannerthatisfullyalignedwiththestandardsandbestpracticesutilizedby,and within the realm ofsocialscienceevaluation.Further,the program evaluation will adhere to the guidelines,expectation,andparametersdefinedbytheCentralWashingtonUniversityInstitutionalReviewBoard(IRB)and HumanSubjectsReviewCouncil(HRSC).Per the grant narrative,the evaluation will examine both the processandtheoutcomesoftheMATprogram;and will employ a mixed methods research design. <br />The specific tasks are outlined below. <br />1)Design and implement an evaluation study that examines the following:Intake assessment andbaselinedata;treatment progress metrics;implementation procedures and integrity;stakeholder perceptions;correctional outcomes;and challenges and barriers. <br />2)Communicate with Kittitas County Sheriff's Office,jail and program administrators,treatmentproviders,custody staff,and BJA facilitators. <br />3)5ubmit the necessary applications and engage in the proper review process for approvalformtheCentralWashingtonUniversityInstitutionalReviewBoard(IRB)and Human Subjects ReviewCouncil(HSRC).In the event that another IRB/HSRC has granted approval,the proper reciprocityproceduresmustbefollowedtoensurethatDr.Schaefer of fully aligned with expectation ofCentralWashingtonUniversity. <br />4)Maintain rigorous ethical,methodological,and scientific standards throughout the entirety ofevaluationprocess--both during and after the completion of the grant funded MAT program. <br />5)Oversee data collection,acquisition,and analysis.These tasks include but are not limited tosurveycreationandvalidation;conducting interviews and focus groups,direct observation,record data analysis,instrurnentation (item inclusion),and necessary follow-up. <br />6)Overseeing/co-authoringa final report based on the analysis of all data collected throughout theprogramevaluationprocess.This final report will be subrnitted as a deliverableto the DOJ/BJA.Co-authors for this report will include but is not limited to Dr.Roger Schaefer (programevaluator);Ueutenant Ed Buntin (grant administrator);SuperintendentSteve Panattoni. <br />7)Upon the completion and submission of the final report,Dr.Schaefer will work with KittitasCountyJailadministratorsandstafftodevelopaplantofullutilizethefindingsoftheevaluation <br />-completing the evidence-based cycle.