Thanks to all who came along to this workshop. Twelve people attended and there was a good mix of commissioners, service leads and community nurses. Everyone was very enthusiastic and the group sessions generated some lively debate. The full blog contains links to resources used on the morning and a workshop report....
The aims of the morning were:
- to set out a framework for undertaking health needs assessment (HNA)
- to understand how HNA can inform a business case
Practical exercises allowed participants to develop a framework HNA and a business case in their own area of practice, based on practical examples of HNA undertaken in Gateshead. Feedback was very positive. Evaluation showed that all participants understood the key elements of an HNA and would now be happy to undertake HNA in their own area of practice. See below for a report and the slides and exercises used on the morning.
HNA Workshop programme
HNA Workshop slides
Example HNA - Health need due to hypertension in Ryton
Example HNA structure - Needs Assessment for Children and Young People with Disabilities in Gateshead
Key sections of an HNA - blank grid in pdf format
Key sections of an HNA - blank grid in Word format
Guidance for completing the business case proforma in pdf format
Guidance for completing the business case proforma in Word format
Comments (1)
Looks like a very good format, and some useful tools for those developing business cases. Thanks to all who took part. I know these will improving the way we plan & address the health needs of local people.
Posted by Mark Lambert | May 30, 2006 1:37 PM