Will It Work Here?
A Decisionmaker's Guide to Adopting Innovations

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About the Guide | Acknowledgments

Contents:

Purpose
How to Use the Guide

Module I: Does the Innovation Fit?
    What Is the Innovation?
    Does It Further Our Goals?
    Is It Compatible With Our Organization?

Module II: Should We Do It Here?
    What Are the Potential Benefits?
    What Are the Potential Costs?
    Can We Build a Business Case?
    What Are the Risks?

Module III: Can We Do It Here?
    Are We Ready for This Change?
    What Changes Will We Have to Make?
    Do We Have the Ingredients for Success?

Module IV: How Will We Do It Here?
    How Will We Measure the Impact of the Innovation?
    Can We Try the Innovation First?
    How Will We Implement the Innovation?

Index of Tools

References

Appendix: Case Study Report
    Clinica Campesina and Group Visits
    Mt. Carmel and Six Sigma
    Golisano Children's Hospital and Family-Centered Rounds
    N.C. Children's Hospital and Pediatric Rapid Response Teams