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System capacity Not even close

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Some way to go

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Nearly there

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We are there

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To what extent do you think
1 The service funder recognises the importance of acupressure
2. The service funder accepts that implementation of acupressure will necessarily affect service provision  (Increase waitlist for the service)
3 The service funder / administrator recognises that acupressure implementation may require additional expenditure, budget or shifting along budget line
4 Technical assistance is available for implementation
5 All stakeholders having a role to play have been consulted about their view on acupressure implementation
 
Senior Leadership Not even close 1 Some way to go 2 Nearly there

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We are there

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To what extent do you think
1 Senior leadership considers that acupressure for implementation addresses an important problem / issue/ gap in service delivery
2. Implementing acupressure is aligned with organisational, regional, or system goals
3 There are financial (e.g. cost effective) and / or mental health (e.g. better outcomes, meeting client needs) and / or safety reasons to implement acupressure
4 Senior leadership is convinced of the value of acupressure
5 Senior leadership is willing and able to lead and shape the implementation
 
Staff capacity   Not even close 1 Some way to go 2 Nearly there

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We are there

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To what extent do you think
1 Professional growth and development are desired by staff at the Northern Health
2 Staff preference for learning and practice change are taken into consideration when selecting and developing implementation plan for acupressure
3 Staff demonstrate readiness for practice change, and a commitment to use acupressure
4 There is a rationale for the selection of staff that will be trained to deliver acupressure
5 Staff demonstrate evidence-based practice skills (patient engagement, critical thinking, use of positive reinforcement, analytical thinking
 
Implementation plan  Not even close 1 Some way to go 2 Nearly there

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We are there

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To what extent do you think
1 There is a comprehensive implementation team in place (eg, representatives from multiple areas of Northern Health)
2 There is a implementation framework selected to guide the implementation process (Model)
3 There is time and means within the implementation plan to select (acupressure) that meets the Northern Health’s needs
4 There is a communication plan to share progress of the implementation plan with multiple shareholders, regardless of their direct involvement  (Communication to funder, board of directors, clients, community partners)
5 There is intent to monitor fidelity of acupressure
Training Not even close 1 Some way to go 2 Nearly there

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We are there

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To what extend do you think
1 Staff training in acupressure should involve theory and discussion
2 Staff training in acupressure should involve demonstration of new skills
3 Staff training in acupressure should involve opportunities for practice and feedback
4 A consultant / purveyor / coach should be available for support beyond the initial training phase
5 Adequate time will be put for training, reflection practice and assimilation of new skills,

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