Implementation of a Health Program

The “American Cancer Society” has come up with “Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention” (American Cancer Society, 2008, pp. 1 – 11). The purpose of the aforementioned is to “reduce the risk of cancer” through “healthy food choices”, as well as, “physical activity” (American Cancer Society, 2008, pp. 1 – 11).

The guidelines provided addresses questions of countless individuals who are quite confused by “several studies or news reports” which are not usually peer-reviewed or not really “official” (American Cancer Society, 2008, pp. 1 – 11).

Although answering the questions would help greatly, this program of the “American Cancer Society” should still undergo a process of implementation so that people will be motivated to look deeper into the guidelines, as well as, to practice them in order to “reduce the risk of cancer” (American Cancer Society, 2008, pp. 1 – 11).

Before these guidelines are to be fully implemented, there are certain factors needed to be considered (American Cancer Society, 2008, pp. 1 – 11). Some of these factors are the following:

• leading the implementation;
• time frame;
• staff qualifications;
• staff responsibilities;
• training;
• supervision/support;
• funds; and
• advocacy (American Cancer Society, 2008, pp. 1 – 11).

Leading the Implementation

It is very important to assign an individual to “lead the implementation” (Illness Management and Recovery, 2003, pp. 1 – 6). The leader should be well aware of the program or guidelines and should have mastered all aspects of the guidelines (Illness Management and Recovery, 2003, pp. 1 – 6). He or she should also be supported by those in a higher position, as well as, respected by the subordinates (Illness Management and Recovery, 2003, pp. 1 – 6).

Time Frame

After a leader is chosen for the implementation, “time-frame” should also be settled (Illness Management and Recovery, 2003, pp. 1 – 6). This entails the time needed in training those who will play a role in the implementation of the program (Illness Management and Recovery, 2003, pp. 1 – 6). For instance, three months is required to extensively educate and motivate the individuals who will play a part in the implementation (Illness Management and Recovery, 2003, pp. 1 – 6).