Many presume that becoming evidence based is a simple act of adopting a proven program here and a model there. That's simply not true. Unfortunately, those efforts and investment will typically go surely go down the drain when funding ends, or a key employee leaves.

Others scrap what they have been doing to start afresh. That too is a shear waste of valuable resources. 

We suggest a simpler approach. While becoming evidence-based can be challenging, it is relatively  easier to adapt. One does not need to "throw the baby out with the bath water" either. Instead, adapt and build upon what you are already doing using resources you already have.