Step 4: Develop an Implementation Plan

The Action Items suggested in the course should help you gather information to develop a successful implementation plan. In addition, below is a list of components that are usually included in such a plan.

• • Define goals/objectives: What do you want to accomplish? Who will it impact? How will it improve your operations and effectiveness?
  • Allocate resources: One of the core purposes of an implementation plan is to ensure that you have adequate resources (time, money, and personnel) to successfully execute. So, gather all the data and information you need to determine whether or not you have sufficient resources, and decide how you will procure what’s missing.
  • Define and schedule milestones: What are the key tasks and outcomes of those tasks? 
  • Designate team member responsibilities: Identify your team and assign roles and tasks. 
  • Include contingencies: Be sure to include options in case you encounter issues with processes, tools, software. 
  • Define success: How will you know that your new CAP alert system is working well and meeting your alerting dissemination goals? Define the metrics you'll use to measure a successful rollout of CAP alerts.