M&E tools

Tools for monitoring and evaluating (M&E) the processes and outcomes of network-based testing (NBT) are important to ensure NBT is effective, efficient, and ethical. Programmes should strive to perform regular monitoring and evaluation of NBT practices. Community-led monitoring can play a vital role in NBT services by ensuring that testing is accessible, acceptable, and responsive to the needs of populations. By directly involving communities in tracking service quality and addressing barriers, these programs can foster trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The following resources can help design M&E and community-led monitoring systems for network-based testing.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

SOPs help to guide and standardize the process of network-based testing.

SOP for partner services adverse event monitoring (PDF, 790 kB)
(Linkages FHI360)

Indicators

Indicators are specific data points used to monitor and evaluate network-based testing practices.

Facility-level indicator list (MS Word, 30 kB)

National-level indicator list (MS Word, 20 kB)

Monitoring tools

Monitoring tools are forms used to collect data on the implementation of network-based testing.

3-month follow-up form (MS Word, 55 kB)
(University of Washington)

6-week follow-up form (MS Word, 50 kB)
(University of Washington)

Community-led monitoring tools

Community-led monitoring tools are data collection instruments to be used by communities as part of community-led monitoring of network-based testing.

Community-led monitoring technical guide (PDF, 2.3 Mb)
(Epic FHI360)

Community-led monitoring indicator tool (PDF, 400 kB)
(Global Coalition of TB Advocates)