- Examples From The Field
- Tip Sheets & Tools
- Introduction
- 2.5 Retaining and Recognizing
- 1.1 Systems Approach
- 1.2 Identifying System Partners
- 2.6 Recruiting Program Facilities
- 2.7 Recruiting Participants
- 1.3 Marketing to System Partners
- 2.8 Managing Class Logistics
- 1.4 Securing the Commitment
- 2.9 Monitoring Reach
- 1.5 Sustaining the Partnership
- 2.10 Quality and Risk Management
- 2.1 Getting Organized
- 2.2 Recruiting Trainers
- 2.11 Supporting Programs
- 2.3 Recruiting Leaders
- 2.12 Special Populations
- 2.4 Training Leaders
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Section Objectives
Users will be able to:- Identify the potential roles that Arthritis Foundation (AF) chapters, state health departments and system partners may play in implementing the AF Life Improvement Series programs
- Describe how to negotiate mutual roles and responsibilities with a partner
- Describe why and how to use the standard Program Co-sponsorship Agreement to document responsibilities
Overview
After successfully marketing the programs to a potential partner and identifying the interest to move to the next level, the next logical steps are to secure a commitment and formalize the relationship with a written agreement. While it may take a lot of time to work out all the details about roles, responsibilities and expectations, this upfront work is critical to ensuring a mutually beneficial outcome for all involved parties.
