Basic Processes for Developing Care Paths
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PHASE I: GETTING READY

• Identify Clinical Program or Area of Speciality
• Select Patient Population and Tool(s)
• Establish Project Team

PHASE 2: DEVELOPMENT

• Evidence Collection
• Draft Tool(s) (professional and patient and family versions)
• Incorporate Feedback and Update and/or Revise Tool(s)
• Communicate and Educate

PHASE 3: PILOT

• Conduct Pilot

PHASE 4: EVALUATION

• Review Feedback and Variation Information
• Update and/or Revise Tool(s)

PHASE 5: INTEGRATION INTO EVERYDAY PRACTICE

• Identify and Implement Ongoing Processes for use and improvement
• SHARE YOUR WORK WITH OTHERS
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