1. From Evidence to Action: Addressing the Challenges to Knowledge Translation in RHAs The Need to Know Team Meeting October 17, 2005

2. Purpose of presentation Update of activities Group work on issues arising Role and expectations of NTK reps Communication plan for roll out Broader consultation? FEA advisory role between meetings

3. Relationship of NTK and FEA NTK primary contacts within each RHA “KT experts” Expectations (time, activities, leadership) Differences between NTK and FEA FEA advisory structure

4. Research Assistant Seconded from IRHA until Jan. 2008.4 EFT for FEA project Main roles Regional consultations & assessment activities Literature reviews & development of RHA resource list Assist in development of assessment instrument Support FEA Advisory Group & PIs Project evaluation activities

5. Research Activities & Findings to Date Conducted phone interview with 15 NTK Team Members and 8 CEOs Variation in levels of enthusiasm for this project between RHAs & within RHAs both at the NTK Team level & CEO level Variation in suggested audiences for initial presentations levels within the RHA & #’s of participants Variation in role expectations, NTK team

6. Upcoming Research Activities Complete NTK Team & CEO contacts Literature review (ongoing) Site visits (to incl. presentations & interviews/focus groups) planned for: Churchill Burntwood Central NE Man Parkland

7. Additional Consultations Provincial Networks HPSEN, Planning, CHAN, Quality/Risk, Mental Health, others?? RHAM Previous NTK Team members Out of province programs (e.g. SEARCH) Others??

8. Timelines (next 9 months) Consultation Phase – to January 2006 Site visits/presentations Key informant interviews Focus group discussions Establish communication plans Development & implementation of assessment instrument – to June 2006 Draft assessment tool (based on initial findings) Implementation of assessment tool in the regions Role of NTK reps Feedback from implementation process

9. Communication Plan Objectives To ensure that everyone who needs to be informed about the project gets the needed information Leadership role of NTK contact in identifying key individuals/groups Components List of stakeholders in RHAs (CEOs, Boards, decision makers, etc) & outside of RHAs (provincial networks, etc) Communication methods Regular section in NTK newsletter Other Plan of Action RHA specific

10. FEA Contacts Roles & Responsibilities Review handout

11. Conclusion – What next?? Reporting back of small group discussions Next steps