Training activity information
Details
Review error reports and design and develop a GMP training session to mitigate an error trend identified. Assess the effectiveness of the training
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
- National and local guidance
- Error monitoring and recording systems
- Review of error reports
- Trending and investigation of errors
- Review of training documentation
- Identification of gaps in training
- Delivery of training
- Training methods used
- Supervision of untrained staff
- Assessment of training effectiveness
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 specific error reports will you be reviewing?
- What is the identified error trend?
- How does this activity relate to applying organisational policies and developing training?
- What are your initial thoughts on how a training session can mitigate the identified error trend?
- Where can you access the relevant error reports?
- What are the relevant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles and organisational policies related to the identified errors?
- What are the learning needs of the staff who will attend the training?
- What resources or templates are available for designing training sessions?
- How will the effectiveness of the training be assessed?
- What do you hope to learn about the process of identifying training needs based on error analysis?
- How will this activity improve your skills in designing and developing effective GMP training?
- What insights might you gain into methods for assessing the impact of training on workplace practices?
- Will you discuss the error reports and the scope of the training with your training officer and quality assurance personnel?
- Will you thoroughly review the error reports to understand the root causes and contributing factors?
- Will you research best practices in GMP training and relevant learning theories?
- Will you develop clear learning objectives for the training session? Will you plan how you will assess the effectiveness of the training (e.g., feedback forms, observation)?
- What are your initial thoughts on designing and delivering a training session?
- Do you feel confident in your understanding of GMP and learning principles?
In action
- How are you currently analysing the error reports to understand the underlying trend?
- What learning objectives are you formulating for the training session?
- How are you structuring the content of the training?
- What key information from the error reports are you prioritising for inclusion in the training?
- What training methods are you selecting and why?
- How are you planning to assess the effectiveness of the training?
- Are you finding the identification of the error trend or the design of engaging training materials more straightforward?
- Where are you having to consciously consider GMP principles, adult learning theories, and assessment methodologies?
- Is your analysis of the error reports clearly informing the learning objectives and content of the training?
- Are your chosen training methods likely to address the identified error trend?
- Is your assessment plan appropriate for measuring effectiveness?
- Are you encountering difficulties in interpreting the error reports, translating the findings into practical training content, or designing a robust assessment strategy?
- Are you developing a better understanding of error analysis techniques, GMP training requirements, or the principles of effective training design and assessment?
- Are you applying your understanding of GMP, quality assurance, training methodologies, or assessment and evaluation principles?
- If your initial analysis of the error trend is unclear, are there other ways to interpret the data?
- If your training design is not engaging, are there alternative methods you could incorporate?
- Would it be helpful to discuss your error analysis, training design, or assessment plan with your supervisor or colleagues with experience in GMP training?
- Are you confident in your ability to analyse error reports and design a GMP training session within your current level of training?
Reflect-in-action (during the assessment of the training effectiveness)
- How are you currently collecting data to assess the effectiveness of the training (e.g., through feedback forms, post-training quizzes, observation of practice)?
- What criteria are you using to determine if the training has been effective in mitigating the error trend?
- How are you analysing the data you are collecting?
- What conclusions are you drawing about the impact of the training?
- Are you finding the data collection or the interpretation of the assessment results more straightforward?
- Where are you having to consciously consider the limitations of your assessment methods and potential confounding factors?3
- Is your chosen assessment method providing meaningful data on the impact of the training?
- Are you able to draw clear and evidence-based conclusions about its effectiveness in addressing the error trend?
- Are you encountering difficulties in collecting sufficient data, designing a valid and reliable assessment, or isolating the impact of the training from other potential factors?
- Are you developing a better understanding of training evaluation methodologies, data analysis techniques, or the challenges of measuring the impact of training interventions?
- Are you applying your understanding of assessment and evaluation principles, data analysis techniques, or quality improvement methodologies?
- If your initial assessment method is not yielding clear results, are there other ways to evaluate the training’s effectiveness?
- Would it be helpful to discuss your assessment plan and results with your supervisor or colleagues with experience in training evaluation?
- Are you confident in your ability to assess the effectiveness of the training session within your current level of training?
On action
- What error reports did you review, and what error trend did you identify?
- What were the key elements of the GMP training session you designed and developed?
- How did you assess the effectiveness of the training?
- What were the initial outcomes of your training effectiveness assessment?
- What did you learn about reviewing error reports and identifying trends?
- How did this activity enhance your understanding of GMP training requirements?
- What considerations are important when designing and delivering effective training?
- What methods can be used to assess the effectiveness of training interventions?
- How will this experience inform your approach to error review and training development in the future?
- What specific skills related to training design, delivery, and assessment will you focus on developing further?
- How can you contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through effective training interventions?
Beyond action
- Have you reviewed further error reports since this training activity?
- Have you seen a reduction in the error trend you initially identified?
- Have you had the opportunity to deliver the GMP training session to other staff members? What was their feedback?
- Have you employed other methods to assess the ongoing effectiveness of the training?
- Have you discussed your approach to error review and training development with colleagues involved in quality assurance or training?
- Has this activity enhanced your ability to develop training for new staff members and support staff members in existing roles?
- Are you more attuned to identifying error trends and implementing preventative measures?
- How has this training activity contributed to your understanding of the principles of managing small teams within health service department in terms of staff competency and performance?
- What did you learn about the principles of effective training design, delivery, and assessment that will be valuable in future staff development responsibilities?
- How will you approach future error analysis and training interventions, perhaps incorporating different pedagogical approaches or evaluation methods based on this experience?
- Has this training activity highlighted the importance of a systematic approach to quality improvement and the role of training in achieving this?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 |
Outcome
Apply organisational policies in the workplace. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Develop training for new staff members and support staff members in existing roles. |