1. 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

2. Overview Dissemination Process Implementation Input
Implementation Planning Framework
Next Steps

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

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

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

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

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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. Thank You!