Using Implementation Mapping to Build Organizational Readiness

Organizational readiness is essential for high-quality implementation of innovations (programs, policies, practices, or processes). The = MC heuristic describes three readiness components necessary for implementation-the general functioning of the organization (general capacities), the ability to de...

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Published in:	Frontiers in public health Vol. 10; p. 904652
Main Authors:	Watson, Amber K, Hernandez, Belinda F, Kolodny-Goetz, Jenny, Walker, Timothy J, Lamont, Andrea, Imm, Pam, Wandersman, Abraham, Fernandez, Maria E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 12-05-2022
Subjects:	change management implementation mapping implementation science implementation strategies organizational readiness Public Health implementation mapping organizational readiness change management implementation strategies implementation science
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Summary:	Organizational readiness is essential for high-quality implementation of innovations (programs, policies, practices, or processes). The = MC heuristic describes three readiness components necessary for implementation-the general functioning of the organization (general capacities), the ability to deliver a particular innovation (innovation-specific capacities), and the motivation to implement the innovation. In this article, we describe how we used the for assessing, prioritizing, and improving readiness and , a systematic process for planning implementation strategies, to build organizational readiness for implementation of sexual assault prevention evidence-based interventions (EBIs). While RBS provides an overarching approach for assessing and prioritizing readiness constructs (according to the = MC heuristic; = x × ), it does not provide specific guidance on the development and/or selection and tailoring of strategies to improve readiness. We used the five IM tasks to identify and prioritize specific readiness goals and develop readiness-building strategies to improve subcomponents described in the = MC heuristic. This article illustrates how IM can be used synergistically with the RBS in applied contexts to plan implementation strategies that will improve organizational readiness and implementation outcomes. Specifically, we provide an example of using these two frameworks as part of the process of building organizational readiness for implementation of sexual assault prevention EBIs.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 Edited by: Allen C. Meadors, Independent Researcher, Seven Lakes, United States Reviewed by: Jeff Bolles, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, United States; Irene Pittman Aiken, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, United States This article was submitted to Public Health Education and Promotion, a section of the journal Frontiers in Public Health
ISSN:	2296-2565 2296-2565
DOI:	10.3389/fpubh.2022.904652