PCB Program Development & Implementation Flashcards

In PCB practice, a continuous quality improvement (CQI) cycle involves:

Answer: Ongoing cycles of planning, implementing, measuring, and improving program activities

CQI uses iterative data review cycles (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to identify and address gaps in program quality continuously.

When implementing a new evidence-based practice, a PCB organization should prioritize:

Answer: Providing sufficient training and supervision to support fidelity

Adequate training and ongoing supervision are essential infrastructure for implementing evidence-based practices with sufficient fidelity to replicate research outcomes.

A PCB program that uses a tiered service model provides:

Answer: Graduated levels of service intensity matched to client need and risk level

Tiered models (such as MTSS or stepped care) match service intensity to assessed need, maximizing efficient use of resources.

Community coalitions in PCB program development are valuable because they:

Answer: Leverage diverse expertise and resources to address complex community problems

Coalitions bring together multiple sectors (schools, health, government, community) to share resources, prevent duplication, and address root causes collectively.

An implementation driver in PCB practice refers to:

Answer: A core competency, organizational, or leadership factor that supports effective program delivery

Implementation drivers include competency (training/coaching), organization (systems/supports), and leadership factors that together enable successful program implementation.

A PCB program evaluation plan should be developed:

Answer: Simultaneously with program design to ensure outcome measures are built in

Integrating evaluation planning into program design ensures that data collection systems, baseline measures, and outcome indicators are established before implementation begins.