Facilitator Handbook 2005 - PRIMIS

PRIMIS Facilitator Handbook
Training Needs Assessment and Scheme Management
• an overview of general practice computer systems
• how to carry out a baseline assessment
By the end of the session, the facilitator will have developed their own short term activity plan.
Learning Objectives
The training will provide information facilitators with:
• an understanding of what a TNA is and why one is needed
• a training plan based on their own needs
• an understanding of how the results of a TNA can be used to develop an action plan
to help a practice team improve their ability to record high-quality patient data by
identifying gaps in training and understanding of roles
• an understanding of the different stages in the management of a scheme and how to
plan each stage
• an understanding of how to conduct a baseline assessment of practices’ computer
usage and recruit practices to participate in the scheme
• an awareness of the MIQUEST process and an understanding of the issues of
confidentiality
• an understanding of how to compile an action plan and the completion of a shortterm
action plan for their individual scheme
• an understanding of their role and the critical factors that can impact on the success
of a scheme
Further Reading
PRIMIS Guidelines
www.primis.nhs.uk
Roth J. Needs and Needs Assessment Process. Evaluation Practice. 1990; 11:141-3.
Department of Health: Patient Confidentiality and Access to Health Records
www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/InformationPolicy/PatientConfidentialityAndCaldicottGuardians/fs/en
Data Protection Act
www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980029.htm#aofs
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