Table 1.

Step 1: Resources for establishing administrative structure and to survey current resources.

Sub-step	Task	Description	General tools and templates
Step 1A	Establish a memorandum of understanding (MOU)	This MOU (or equivalent agreement) is established between partner organization(s) and government entities that are collaborating on the HTN control program.	Memorandum of understanding template [9]
Step 1B	Establish relevant contracts	Contracts can be created to legally bind partners to roles and expectations related to the program and for essential program components such as staffing and workspace.	There are no tools or templates for this step. Contracts will differ based on partner, vendor type, and country.
Step 1C	Form a technical working group	A working group will provide technical decision-making.	Guidelines on developing strategic advisory committee [9]
Step 1D	Survey current resources and care delivery models	A baseline survey documents existing staff numbers, antihypertensive medications and BP measurement devices at the national level and the program scope of work. A situation analysis includes workflow planning related to treatment initiation and titration in new patients, along with a differentiated service delivery plan for delivering long-term treatment and retention care for stable controlled patients.	Baseline facility checklist [9] Tool for situation analysisa
Step 1E	Budgeting	The budget should be comprehensive, including both product and operational elements for program start-up and maintenance	Program costing toola

^aDevelopment in progress.