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Definition: Outcome management enables The Detroit Institute for Children to define and use specific indicators to continually measure how well services are leading to the desired results. A successful outcome management program includes a process to measure outcomes plus the use of that information to help manage and improve services and organizational outcomes.

Outcomes Measures

For children currently receiving therapy services at The DIC:

Age breakdown:

• 0-4 years 34%
• 5-14 years 55%
• 15-19 years 8%
• 20+ years 3%

Gender breakdown:

• Female 45%
• Male 55%

Top 5 Diagnoses:

In FY06, of the children who completed their course of rehab, 95% made progress toward or achieved their goals.

In FY07, of the children who completed their course of rehab, 97% made progress toward or achieved their goals.

In FY08, of the children who completed their course of rehab, 98% made progress toward or achieved their goals.