Table 3.

Overview of the NIATx Stages of Implementation Checklist

NIATx SIC Phases and Stages in Each Phase	# of Items	Examples of NIATx SIC Elements
Program Characteristics	17	Program Size, Type, Primary Focus
Pre-Implementation Phase Stage 1: Engagement	6	Invite Date, Contacts before Accept
Pre-Implementation Phase Stage 2: Consideration of Feasibility	8	DDCAT Assessment Date, Contacts
Pre-Implementation Phase Stage 3: Readiness Planning	18	Initial Coach Engagement & NIATx Webinar, Change Leader Appointed
Implementation Phase Stage 4: Staff Hired and Intro Training	5	Change Team Identified, Coach Site Visit
Implementation Phase Stage 5: Fidelity Monitoring & Tracking in Place	4	Review of Walkthrough, Project Selection
Implementation Phase Stage 6: Services & Consultation to Services Begin	4	Collect baseline data, Start Change Project
Implementation Phase Stage 7: Model Fidelity & Staff Competence & Adherence Tracked	Varies by Program	Change Projects, Change Cycles per Project, Coaching Calls, Peer to Peer Meeting Attendance
Sustainability Phase Stage 8: Competency	10	Continue use of NIATx Implementation Strategies, NIATx Fidelity Score