Training activity information
Details
Update a capacity and contingency plan for a service using an appropriate tool to ensure sufficient staff and resources for patient safety
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 guidance
- Stock and resource management
- Workforce planning
- Skill mix
- Cleanroom and isolator capacity
- Design and use of capacity planning tools
- Workforce and organisational development
- Forecasting: supply and demand
- Analysis of KPIs
- Contingency arrangements with outsourced services and/or external hospitals
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Practice effective communication with a range of stakeholders using a variety of methods. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Apply capacity and contingency planning in practice and plan departmental work schedules. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Critically appraise departmental practices and procedures and make improvements. |