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Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) Continuum

For Agencies Promoting Evidence-Based Practices
Revised: September 20, 2005

Phase I

• Selects at least one EBP based on priority population needs
• Demonstrates understanding of the EBP and how it differs from other practices
• Consults with experts (i.e. CCOEs, others) to implement EBP
• Collects data on EBP impact for people receiving services

Phase II

• Ensures that EBP data are closely monitored by key clinical and administrative leadership
• Fully implements the EBP and uses fidelity measures to identify opportunities for improvement
• Collects EBP client-level outcome data systematically and routinely makes it available to clinicians/practitioners

Phase III

• Tracks impact of EBP at client, practitioner, supervisory and senior leadership levels
• Integrates EBP and its outcome and fidelity data into the agency's formal PI process
• Has developed strategy to sustain the EBP over time