During the Preparation Phase, implementers plan for integrating the evidence-based practice into the existing system, including a realistic and comprehensive assessment of implementation challenges.

 
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the outer context of preparation

Sociopolitical

  • Federal legislation

  • Local enactment

  • Definitions of "evidence"

Funding

  • Support tied to federal and state policies

Client Advocacy

  • National advocacy

  • Class action lawsuits

Interorganizational networks

  • Organizational linkages

  • Leadership ties

  • Information transmission

    • Formal

    • Informal


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The inner context of preparation

Organizational characteristics

  • Size

  • Role specialization

  • Knowledge/skills/expertise

  • Values

Leadership

  • Culture embedding

  • Championing adoption

RESOURCES TO FACILITATE THE preparation PHASE

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