The Hexagon Tool can be used as a planning tool to evaluate evidence-based programs and practices during the exploration stage of implementation.

EBP Under Review: 	
5 Point Scale:
High=5; medium=3; Low=1.
Midpoints can be used and scored 2 or 4. 
	High 	Med 	Low
Need			
Fit			
Resource 			
Evidence 			
Readiness for Replication 			
Capacity to Implement			
Total Score			




NEED: 
Need in agency, community, state
 • Health, human service & socially significant issues 
• Parent & community perceptions of need 
• Data indicating need
FIT: 
Fit with current initiatives
 • Agency, community, state priorities 
• Organizational structures 
• Community values
RESOURCES:
Resources and supports for: 
• Practice setting 
• Technology supports (IT dept.) 
• Staffing 
• Training 
• Data Systems 
• Coaching & supervision 
• Administration & system
EVIDENCE: 
Evidence
 • Outcomes - is it worth it? 
• Fidelity data staffing 
• Cost-effectiveness data 
• Number of studies 
• Population similarities 
• Diverse cultural groups 
• Efficacy or Effectiveness
READINESS:
Readiness for Replication 
• Qualified purveyor 
• Expert or TA available 
• Mature sites to observe 
• Several replications 
• Operational definitions of essential functions 
• Implementation components operationalized:
 • Staff competency 
• Org. support 
• Leadership
CAPACITY: 
Capacity to Implement 
• Staff meet minimum qualifications 
• Sustainability
 • Staff competencies 
• Organization 
• Leadership 
• Financial 
• Buy-in process operationalized 
• Practitioners 
• Families