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Level 1: Conceptional phase
- At least one person is starting to formulate a plan on how the organization can implement the NHZ concept
- This lead person has discussed creating a NHZ with other colleagues within their organization
- Have attended a NHZ presentation and/or established communication with other NHZs.
Level 2: In process
- More than one person working on the concept
- Working on an implementation plan to develop materials and training
- Gained support for implementation from organizational leadership
- Communication with other NHZs (e.g. listserve)
Level 3: Basic
- Training underway for personnel.
- On-going training plan.
- Signage and other notification that the facility/organization is a NHZ
Level 4: Comprehensive
- Established training of all staff and training for new staff.
- Prominent signage and notification that the facility/organization is a NHZ
- At least one person has NHZ as part of their job description
- Community awareness that facility is a NHZ
Level 5: Regional
- Established organized training of all staff and training for new staff.
- Prominent signage and notification that the facility/organization is a NHZ
- At least one person has NHZ as part of their job description
- Community awareness that facility/organization is a NHZ
- Provides outreach education about NHZ
- Enlists other organizations in the community/region to be a NHZ
- Resource center for NHZ
- Leadership in prevention
