Table 2.
A quick refresher on CMMI Levels in a publichealth policy context
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| CMMI Level |
Description |
Public Health / Tobacco Control Analogy |
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| 1 – Initial |
Unpredictable, reactive, ad hoc processes. |
Sporadic or pilot initiatives without systematic enforcement. |
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| 2 – Managed |
Projects are planned, documented, and tracked. |
Structured campaigns, clear program ownership, repeatable at project level. |
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| 3 – Defined |
Processes are standardized and integrated organization-wide. |
Nationally standardized policy frameworks, coordinated across agencies. |
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| 4 – Quantitatively Managed |
Processes are measured, monitored, and controlled with data. |
Performance metrics and surveillance data actively drive program decisions. |
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| 5 – Optimizing |
Continuous improvement based on quantitative feedback. |
Dynamic adaptation of programs to emerging products/threats, endgame innovation. |
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