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Dissemination and Implementation Toolkit

The Dissemination and Implementation Toolkit is a resource for anyone who is interested in implementing a change in their work. With this collection of resources, we aim to provide educational information on the implementation process and connect you with additional resources and information to help you be successful in the implementation of best practices for substance-focused prevention, treatment, and recovery practices.

The resources are organized within the four processes of the commonly-used implementation framework, EPIS Framework (Moullin et al., 2019).

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Getting Started

Introductory and foundational materials that will help your process of implementation be successful, including key terms and frameworks.

TTC-Developed Resources

Common Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Terms

A glossary of common terms used related to understanding Dissemination and Implementation Science and processes.

How to Use this Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Resources Toolkit

This first product is the how-to guide for the D&I Toolkit.

Using a D&I Framework to Guide Real World Implementation

Information about D&I models and frameworks to inform real world implementation.

Changing Practice Through Collaboration, Art, and Science

Check out this resource to see how collaboration is needed in all steps of the implementation process.

Tech Transfer in Action Blog Series: Infusing Evidence-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Information into Existing U.S. College and University Curricula

Follow this link for an example of Technology Transfer in action.

Exploring

Exploring the implementation process, needs of the communities and clients, and selecting an evidence-based practice to implement.

TTC-Developed Resources

Implementation Strategies Infographics

The Technology Transfer Centers: Dissemination and Implementation Working Group, composed of representatives across the ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC, developed two infographics for the most common intensive technical assistance strategies used to help states, organizations, and front-line providers implement evidence-based services.   The three strategies are: Learning Collaboratives External Facilitation NIATx Organizational Change Model   These are two of many technical assistance strategies offered and deployed across the TTC Network. Additional infographics simply describing other strategies for consumers are in the planning stages. User-friendly infographics are expected to assist decision-makers in making more informed selections about the kinds of assistance or support they need.  

The Change Book Steps: An Overview - D&I Toolkit

The Change Book is a comprehensive guide for creating and implementing a change plan that can be tailored to your agency and/or initiative. This handout outlines the 10 steps you can take to get your change in motion.

Finding New Ways to Connect During Isolation

This blogpost highlights one way to engage with your communities in a time of transition - learning from them while exploring new strategies through telecommunication.

Using Text Messages to Improve Substance Use Disorders Treatment Outcomes

Check out this resource to see how data influenced best practices for change.

External Resources

Preparing

Plan what is needed to be successful, even before you implement your evidence-based practice.

TTC-Developed Resources

The Role of Implementation Champions in Your Organization - D&I Toolkit

This product helps with identifying and preparing champions in your setting is one of the many identified Implementation Strategies that can help an organization implement a change.

Supporting the “MI Spirit” Through an Intensive TA Process: Clinical Supervisory Staff Improve Their Communication Skills For Use with Clients and Each Other

This blogpost provides an example of how the EPIS model was used to implement Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Radical Healing: A Viable Response to Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Behavioral Health

Check out this resource about how cultural humility and engaging communities can be a catalyst for community and systemic change.

External Resources

Implementing

Now you’re ready to implement your new evidence-based practice! Learn more about implementation strategies and equitable implementation in this section of resources.

TTC-Developed Resources

Implementation Strategies Infographics

The Technology Transfer Centers: Dissemination and Implementation Working Group, composed of representatives across the ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC, developed two infographics for the most common intensive technical assistance strategies used to help states, organizations, and front-line providers implement evidence-based services.   The three strategies are: Learning Collaboratives External Facilitation NIATx Organizational Change Model   These are two of many technical assistance strategies offered and deployed across the TTC Network. Additional infographics simply describing other strategies for consumers are in the planning stages. User-friendly infographics are expected to assist decision-makers in making more informed selections about the kinds of assistance or support they need.  

Implementation Change Teams - D&I Toolkit

This resource focuses on focuses on defining implementation change teams and explaining how to utilize a change team.

Responding to Needs: Collaborations for Broad Impact

Check out this resource to see how some of the tools you implement are produced and used.

Technology Transfer and Organizational Resilience in the age of COVID-19

Follow this link for an example of how leadership is engaged to show commitment to the implementation process.

Mid-America ATTC: Creation of Intensive technical assistance manual for trauma informed care (TIC)

Check out this resource to see how an innovative practice turned into a system of care.

Connecting Community and Faith in a Troubled World: The Southeast ATTC’s Faith Leadership Academy

An example of implementation in action through the SE ATTC's Faith Leadership Academy

ATTC Region 2: Preparing and Managing Natural Disasters

This blogpost provides an example of implementation and adaptation of trainings to meet the needs of your audience.

External Resources

Sustaining

After implementation, sustaining a practice can be challenging. Here's how to be successful in the long-term.

TTC-Developed Resources

South Southwest ATTC: Implementing Remote Technology In a Time of Crisis

Here is an example of implementation in action, with a product that also focuses on sustaining.

Traditional Ways of Sharing Modern Knowledge: Peer-to-Peer Learning Communities

Check out this resource to see how considering the culture of communities is essential to creating change that is sustainable.

External Resources

Need Additional Guidance?

Have questions on who or how to ask for guidance in your implementation work? Find guidance on this process.

TTC-Developed Resources

Step-by-Step Guide: Searching the ATTC Network Website

A walkthrough on how to navigate and utilize the ATTC Network Website for various content and explanations.

How To Formulate a Training or Technical Assistance Request

As an organization or program seeking to improve staff capacity and/or some aspect of your programming, the process of determining the kind of support to request from a training and technical assistance (TTA) provider can often seem ambiguous. In many instances, the kind of support necessary to facilitate the desired improvement is unknown and therefore it will often be difficult to formulate a specific ask for support. Similarly, you may be uncertain as to the kind of support TTA providers can provide, which may leave you hesitant to make a specific request.

Northwest ATTC: Tech Transfer in Action Blog Series

Check out this resource to see the various ways implementation and technical assistance can be used, and how the ATTCs can support this work.

External Resources

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Acknowledgements: 

This toolkit and resources were developed and curated by the ATTC Dissemination and Implementation Working Group. 

The ATTC D&I Working Group was chaired by Ashley Helle ATTC NCO and Lisa Carter Mid-America ATTC. 

The contributing members include: Adriana Paez ATTC NCO; Akshat Gandhi, ATTC NCO; Andrew Wilson Central East ATTC; Beth Hutton, SSW ATTC; Beth Rutkowski Pacific Southwest ATTC; Catie Holmes, Mid-America ATTC; Dawn Tyus Southeast ATTC; Holly Hagle ATTC NCO; Jim Peck, PSATTC; Maxine Henry, ATTC NCO; Michael Chapel, NeC ATTC; Michael Shafer South Southwest ATTC; Molly Giuliano ATTC NCO; Sarah Canavese NW ATTC; Stephen Jackson, ATTC NCO; and Todd Molfenter Great Lakes ATTC.

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