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CDTI Sustainability Checklist

Medium 19 items · 30 min
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testuser Published 4 months ago
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This checklist helps program teams build a practical sustainability plan for Community-Directed Treatment Initiatives (CDTI). It’s designed for health program managers, community leaders, and partner organizations aiming to maintain services over the long term. Inspired by World Health Organization guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Inspired by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional where applicable.

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  1. Define program goals and timeline — Write clear, measurable objectives and target dates for sustainability milestones.
  2. Map stakeholders and partners — List community leaders, health staff, NGOs, and potential funders with contact notes.
  3. Assess local resources and gaps — Inventory funding, staff, supplies, transport and identify shortfalls.
  4. Set budget and identify funding sources — Estimate annual costs and note potential short- and long-term funders.
  5. Develop training plan for community distributors — Outline training topics, trainers, timeline, and evaluation methods.
  6. Create training materials in local language — Translate simple guides and job aids for local use.
  7. Schedule regular refresher sessions — Plan dates for follow-up training to keep skills current.
  8. Plan reliable drug and supply logistics — Define storage, transport routes, ordering, and stock-check routines.
  9. Establish monitoring & evaluation indicators — Choose a few simple metrics to track coverage, adherence, and problems.
  10. Set data collection methods — Decide whether to use paper forms or mobile tools and who collects data.
  11. Schedule regular review meetings — Plan periodic reviews to discuss results and adjust the plan.
  12. Assign roles and responsibilities — Document who manages coordination, training, supplies, and reporting.
  13. Create community engagement strategy — Plan meetings, messaging, and identify local champions to build support.
  14. Plan for integration with local health systems — Identify services that can absorb activities to reduce duplication.
  15. Develop risk management actions — List likely risks (stock-outs, staff turnover) and simple mitigation steps.
  16. Set financial sustainability actions — Explore cost-sharing, local fundraising, and government support options.
  17. Document the plan and share with stakeholders — Prepare an easy-to-read plan and distribute to all partners and communities.
  18. Schedule periodic plan reviews — Set dates to revisit and update the plan annually or after major events.
  19. Plan for capacity transfer to local authorities — Set milestones for handing over management, skills, and funding responsibilities.
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