Facilitator Handbook 2005 - PRIMIS

PRIMIS Facilitator Handbook
The PRIMIS Training Agenda
Reflecting on what has been learned and how it can be applied is a very important part of the
learning process. By using a learning diary, the learner can take control of this learning cycle
and use it to their best advantage. Learners are recommended to record:
• the learning that has taken place
• the learner’s feelings, reactions and judgements about the learning or training
• the learner’s assessment of the relevance of that learning
• the learner’s application of what has been learned
The PRIMIS Training Modules
PRIMIS offers a complete programme of training, education and support for information
facilitators working in primary care. PRIMIS training equips facilitators with the knowledge and
expertise needed to help GP practices improve and maintain data quality and information
management skills.
Training topics are taught by different methods, including individual scheme training sessions
and group workshops, depending on the nature of the subject and the facilitator’s needs. The
training programme is made up of a number of days, allocated according to the needs of the
individual facilitator, from the following modules. Each module is explained in some detail in
later chapters within this Handbook.
Training Needs Assessment and Scheme Management
PRIMIS helps facilitators assess their existing skills and knowledge, taking the
learner’s prior knowledge and experience into account and involving them in
planning their own training. PRIMIS provides guidance on scheme management,
obtaining resources and equipment and networking within organisations, as well as
recruiting and carrying out baseline assessments with practices and covering
issues of security and confidentiality.
What is Primary Care?
In this module, facilitators are introduced to the complexities of primary care,
including practice structure, funding and the new GMS contract.
What is PRIMIS?
This module provides facilitators with an understanding of what PRIMIS is and why
it is needed. The PRIMIS training, data quality analysis and comparative analysis
services are described in detail. Facilitators gain an understanding of their role in
improving data quality and the critical factors that can impact on the success of a
PRIMIS scheme.
Quality Data, Quality Outcomes
This module provides facilitators with an understanding of the importance of data
quality. Actual practice scenarios are used to demonstrate situations that might
confront practices in achieving good data quality.
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