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| EPIS phase | Description |
| Exploration | Stakeholders determine that there is a challenge that needs to be solved. |
| Preparation | Stakeholders choose evidence-based practice(s) to solve the challenge. |
| Implementation | Stakeholders implement their evidence-based practice(s). |
| Sustainment | Evidence-based practice is ingrained and sustains over time. |