Implementation science is

Group of interdependent local organizations represented by individuals who share responsibility for specific outcomes across organizations at the local level

How evidence$-$based practices, interventions, and policies are effectively translated to and used in hospitals, schools, colleges, universities, workplaces, and communities

Formal, long$-$term alliance among organizations $($and individuals$)$ that working together toward a common goal

An important political force for change but can also increase the efficiency of program implementation, improve participant and organization buy$-$in$,$ and increase capacity.