Table 2 Activities where intensity varied based on site needs rather than time periods

Activities expected to occur primarily at the beginning but did not

Adapting program to local context

Developing shared vision

Engaging stakeholders

Fostering organizational structural change and organizational cultural change

Goal/priority setting

Problem identification

Task orientation

Activities with no expected pattern with respect to time

Attending, presenting at, and organizing regional meetings

Attending and presenting at national meetings

Data collection to conduct on-going monitoring of program implementation

Facilitator continuing education

Fostering contact with experts

Helping to hire clinical program staff

Interceding and liaising with leaders and departments

Marketing education

Problem solving

Providing updates & feedback

Technical assistance/non-IT