A. Program Objectives: A program of prevention should be based on sets of essential information about the magnitude of the problem, specific characteristics of the population at risk, current effort directed toward reduction of risk, and pertinent resources needed for an effective program.

B. Stating Prevention Outcomes: State anticipated outcomes in measurable terms (e.g., Primary prevention: Confine annual incidence of diagnosing AIDS cases to no more than 98,000 cases: e.g., Secondary prevention: Reduce significant hearing impairment to a prevalence of no more than 82 per 1,000 people.

C. Implementing the prevention program: For prevention programs to occur, one must secure appropriate sites, resource personnel, community stakeholders, and an adequate level of funding. Some potential ideas are parent education at day care centers, school staff development days, and hospital wellness programs.