**4.1 Who is expected to implement the NIMART conceptual framework? (the agent)**

According to Dickoff et al. [14], the agent refers to the persons or things that implement the framework. According to Donabedian's SPO model, this refers to the structure that enables the implementation of the CF, including the recipient and the context [13]. The department of health provincial and district regional training centers (RTCs), Higher education institutions ((HEIs), partners supporting the department of health, the South African nursing council (SANC), Health and welfare Seta (HWSETA), and other stakeholders are regarded as the agents of the NIMART

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*Conceptual framework for strengthening NIMART training and HIV management implementation.*

training process and has the responsibility to facilitate effective quality training to PNs and student nurses including patients that are receiving care from such nurses.
