Standardized Measurement of Implementation: The Universal SIC

Introduction Although recent advances have improved understanding of what it takes to successfully implement and sustain evidence-based practices (EBPs) in communities and to transform health care systems, there remains a dearth of knowledge regarding methods for measuring and subsequently evaluating these efforts. Recognizing the complexity of the process, which involves planning, training, quality assurance, and interactions among multiple stakeholder groups, the Stages of Implementation Completion (SIC) was developed.