The relative value of Pre-Implementation stages for successful implementation of evidence-informed programs

Table 1 SIC stages and phases with example activities

Phase	Stage		Example activities
1. Pre-Implementation	1	Engagement	Interest Indicated
	1	Engagement	Initial Cost/Resource Info. Sent
	2	Consideration of Feasibility	Feasibility Questionnaire
	2	Consideration of Feasibility	Program Champion Identified
	3	Readiness Planning	Community Partner Meeting
	3	Readiness Planning	Communication Plan
2. Implementation	4	Staff Hired and Trained	First Supervisor Selected
	4	Staff Hired and Trained	Supervisor Training
	5	Fidelity Monitoring in Place	Fidelity Training Conducted
	5	Fidelity Monitoring in Place	Recording Equipment Tested
	6	Services and Consultation Begin	First Intake Assessment
	6	Services and Consultation Begin	First Intervention Session
	7	Ongoing Program Delivery and Fidelity Monitoring	Supervisor Development Plan
	7	Ongoing Program Delivery and Fidelity Monitoring	Achievement of Intervention Fidelity
3. Sustainment	8	Competency (certification)	Rated Competent for Sustainment

The program start-up implementation outcome is an activity in Phase 2, Stage 6. The competency implementation outcome is an activity in Phase 3, Stage 8. SIC activities in this table (e.g., Phase 2 Stage 5, Fidelity Monitoring in Place) refer to intervention fidelity, as delivering the intervention as intended is an important component of implementation process fidelity

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