Findings of these two steps informed community of practice action plans and development of additional resources.
As this programme progressed, its focus narrowed down to those initiatives that key stakeholders felt were having the greatest impact, notably, but not exclusively, review of practice profiles for cancer and development of practice action plans, use of risk assessment tools, clinical audit and significant event analysis (Box 1).
Questions about adherence to practicing the action plan are included in the follow-up questionnaires.
This workshop is theoretical and interactive, educating staff and facilitating discussion, leading to a practice specific action plan for patient safety improvement.
The practices developed an action plan.
Evidence in the continuing professional development (CPD) field suggests the importance of using strategies such as feedback delivery, reflective practice and action planning to facilitate recognition of gaps and service improvement needs.
This is perhaps not surprising as these aspects of the goal setting process are well documented and established in practice, albeit action plans often being referred to as short term goals within this literature [ 26, 29- 32].
Defra has launched a best practice guide and action plan to help businesses and conservationists work together to deliver environmental benefits.
"The European steel industry is facing a number of serious challenges, fuelled by global overcapacity, a dramatic increase of exports and an unprecedented wave of unfair trading practices," states the draft action plan seen by the Guardian.
Ample opportunities must be provided for teachers to engage in reflective dialogue about their current practices and develop action plans to shape their future practices.
