Training activity information
Details
Determine feasibility and steps required to ensure compliance of a new piece of equipment, software or health data system with IT and information governance policies
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- The role of organisational IT, information governance and other organisation wide services
- IT Infrastructure and networking
- Effective communication of service need and the importance and requirement to support service developments
- Documentation
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What are the relevant IT and information governance policies? What steps are typically involved in ensuring compliance?
- How will you improve your understanding of IT and information governance requirements? What will you learn about assessing the feasibility of compliance?
- Will you review the relevant IT and information governance policies? Will you consider the technical specifications of the new equipment, software, or data system? Have you discussed this activity with relevant IT and governance personnel?
In action
- Which IT and information governance policies are relevant? How are you assessing the feasibility of compliance? What specific steps are you identifying to ensure compliance? Who are you consulting with?
- Are you gaining a clear understanding of the relevant policies? Are you identifying potential areas of non-compliance? Are you outlining practical steps for achieving compliance?
- If you are unsure about the interpretation of a policy, are you seeking clarification? If initial steps seem impractical, are you considering alternative approaches to ensure compliance?
On action
- Describe the new piece of equipment, software, or health data system for which you assessed feasibility and compliance. What were the key IT and information governance policies you considered? Summarise your findings regarding the feasibility of compliance and the steps required to ensure it.
- What did you learn about relevant IT and information governance policies within a healthcare setting? What steps are typically involved in ensuring compliance for new systems or equipment? Were there any unexpected challenges or requirements related to IT or information governance? What did you learn from these? How did your assessment process (‘reflect-in-action’) lead to your conclusions and identified steps? How does the ability to determine feasibility and compliance with policies relate to the safe and effective implementation of bioinformatics solutions?
- What aspects of IT and information governance in healthcare do you want to understand better? How can you proactively consider compliance requirements in future service development projects? What specific actions / ‘next steps’ will you now take to enhance your knowledge in this area? What support or resources might you need to further develop your understanding of relevant policies?
Beyond action
- Have you been involved in other projects requiring consideration of IT and information governance policies? How did your experience in this training activity inform your understanding of these crucial aspects?
- What were the key compliance requirements you identified during this training activity? How did you determine the necessary steps?
- How has your awareness of the regulatory and policy landscape in healthcare informatics developed since this activity?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Identify, design and develop services for bioinformatics to meet stakeholders needs. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Prepare feasibility studies and evaluate risk for developments in bioinformatics services. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Summarise the benefits and risks of developments in bioinformatics appropriately to stakeholders. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Practice in accordance with relevant standards and guidance. |