Dissemination and Implementation Rheta Barnes, MSN, MPH Chief, Training Unit Program and Training Branch Division of STD Prevention The findings and conclusions in this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Overview Dissemination Process Implementation Input Implementation Planning Framework Next Steps

Dissemination Activities MMWR Publication Internet Posting Distribution of MMWR Distribution of Other Documents

Dissemination Communication Dear Colleague Letter Expectations for Programs Resources for Grantees FAQ for CDC Staff FAQ for External Partners

Implementation Input Partner Services Steering Committee Partner Services Lead Team Focus Groups for CDC Staff Focus Groups for Sr. Public Health Advisors Draft Recommendations Reviewer Comments

Implementation Input Topics Barriers for Organizations Barriers for Individuals Training & Technical Assistance Needs Potential Challenges Recommendations to CDC

Implementation Goal: Motivate and support substantial change in STD and HIV Programs with regard to partner services

Implementation Some examples: Increased number of candidates offered PS Increased collaboration between PS Programs and Surveillance Programs resulting in data sharing between programs—Program Integration Increased programmatic activities that reflect the HIV/STD Partner Services Recommendations

Implementation CDC’s Implementation Plan Implementation Team—15 members from DSTDP and DHAP 9-step framework based on Rogers Diffusion of Innovation work Focused on CDC activities to support uptake of HIV/STD PS Recommendations

Implementation Plan Strategic Vision and Planning Mission Implementation plan Marketing and Promotion Presentations at conferences Webinars Policy Issues Supports from CDC Local supports

Implementation Plan Complementary Resources Training Operational guide Tool kits Training Integrated curriculum design Training plan Technical Assistance Individual Agency or program-wide

Implementation Plan Program Development and Infrastructure Funding New program ideas Quality Assurance (of the plan) Quality standards Quality improvement Evaluation (of the plan) Standards Measurement

Moving Forward 1st Draft by March 31 Meeting with DSTDP and DHAP Leadership Input from stakeholders Meetings Webinars Division of work between appropriate work units

Acknowledgements Cady Berkel Cedric Whitfield Abigail Vaill Amy Stuckey Sam Dooley Mathew Hogben Cindy Getty Dorothy Gunter

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