Characterisitcs
of
Individuals
Characteristics of Individuals:
Personal attributes of individuals involved in the implementation.
- Knowledge and Beliefs about Intervention: Educate providers on the importance and benefits of the training program.
- Self-efficacy: Build confidence among providers in their ability to apply new knowledge and skills.
Outer Setting:
External factors such as patient needs and external policies
- Patient Needs and Resources: Align the training program with the needs of Medicaid recipients and regulatory requirements.
- External Policies and Incentives: Leverage state policies and incentives to encourage provider participation.
Intervention
Characteristics
Intervention Characteristics:
Attributes of the intervention being implemented.
- Evidence Strength and Quality: Ensure the training content is backed by strong evidence and best practices in business acuity and forensic accounting.
- Relative Advantage: Emphasize the benefits of improved financial health and sustainability for HCBS providers compared to their current state.
- Adaptability: Customize the training modules to fit the specific needs and contexts of different HCBS providers.
- Complexity: Simplify complex financial and business concepts for ease of understanding and application by providers.
- Design Quality and Packaging: Develop high-quality, engaging training materials and resources.
Process:
Implementation strategies, engagement, and adaptation over time.
- Planning: Develop a detailed implementation plan with clear milestones and timelines.
- Engagement: Actively involve providers in the planning and implementation process to ensure buy-in.
- Execution: Monitor the delivery of training and provide ongoing support.
- Reflection and Evaluation: Continuously assess the effectiveness of the training and make necessary adjustments.
Inner Setting:
Organizational factors like culture, structure, and readiness for change.
- Structural Characteristics: Assess the organizational structure and readiness of HCBS providers to implement new business practices.
- Networks and Communication: Establish strong communication channels among stakeholders (e.g., DHS, providers, Arkansas State University).
- Implementation Climate: Foster a supportive environment for change through leadership engagement and a culture that values continuous improvement.