Box 3.

Guidelines for applying the relationship-based model to community and regulatory engagement strategies

1. Commitment from program/institutional leadership to the model. 2. Team-based approach to engagement. 3. Building on existing strengths and resources. 4. Development of an environment that supports the model: communication and engagement training, safe spaces and places for open communication, and pathways for information sharing among groups. 5. Engagement planning, development, and implementation are led by site stakeholders and communities. 6. Continuous evaluation and improvement.