What criteria is an innovator site expected to meet?
Multi-Lingual Consumer Base Facilities selected must serve patient populations that are limited English speaking from a minimum of four languages minorities, not including English. Readiness and Advanced Preparation Facilities selected must demonstrate a state of readiness that includes a defined project with approved funding for a design phase and reasonable expectations for approval of an implementation budget. Executive champion and internal project leadership must be identified. Design staff or consultant may or may not be engaged at the time of application. Complete Application 9. How long must the facility commit to this project? The expected timeline for the Design phase is August 1, 2008 to April 15, 2009. The implementation phase is expected to begin September 1, 2009. Completion will vary based on facility size and system complexity. Selected facilities are expected to submit photos taken during the pre-design audit to be posted on a project website designed, to show the deve
