If you work through all of the NPCi content within this topic we feel you will achieve the following learning objectives. If you would like to print out this information for inclusion in your CPD file a PDF version is available below.

Learning Objectives:

Working through this NPCi topic will enable you to:

• Describe the purpose of measurement in improvement programmes
• Relate measurement to the overall improvement model
• Discuss the benefits of measurement
• Identify ways of distinguishing between genuine improvement and purposeless activities in improvement programmes
• Choose appropriate measures for an improvement activity
• Complete a simple run chart and a behaviour control chart
  

Impact Assessment:

Applying the learning from this NPCi topic will help you to use measures to monitor improvement activities resulting in:

• Less time spent on improvement activities that are not worthwhile
• The generation of evidence of improvements to support learning and to accelerate implementation of good practice
• A greater understanding of how measurement can support service improvement
  

KSF Links:
This NPCi topic links to the following dimensions from the NHS KSF and could help to meet learning objectives identified in personal development plans.

Core KSF dimensions:

• 2 - Personal & People Development
• 4 - Service Improvement
• 5 – Quality
  

Specific Dimensions:

• IK1 – Information Processing
• IK2 – Information Collection & Analysis
  

General:

• G7 – Capacity & Capability