Linking Data to Action
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LINKING DATA TO ACTION
Session 6
Session Objectives
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
Identify priority decisions and programmatic questions
Link decisions/questions with potential data sources
Create a time-bound plan for using data in decision making
Session Overview
Decisions and questions
Framework for Linking Data with Action
Small Group Activity 5: Framework for Linking Data with Action
Building Data Use into Your Work
PLAN PLAN PLAN !
Regularly review your data – schedule time
Use the Framework for Linking Data with Action
Engage in dialogue with stakeholders to fully understand the:
decisions they make
information they need
best way to present that information
Elements of the Framework
Decision makers and stakeholders with potential interest in your data
Decisions / actions that the stakeholder makes (possible uses of data)
Questions to which the stakeholder requires answers
When the decision will be made
Elements of the Framework (cont’d)
Indicators and/or data of interest (to respond to stakeholder need)
Source of data
How will data be presented (what types of analyses, graphs, formats)?
FRAMEWORK FOR LINKING DATA WITH ACTION
Framework for Linking Data with Action
Decision/ Action
Program/Policy Question
Decision Maker(DM), Other Stakehold-ers (OS)
Indicator/Data
Data Source
Timeline(Analysis) (Decision)
Commu-nication Channel
Framework for Linking Data with Action
Decision/ Action
Program/Policy Question
Decision Maker(DM), Other Stakehold-ers (OS)
Indicator/Data
Data Source
Timeline(Analysis) (Decision)
Commu-nication Channel
What Are Decisions?
Choices that lead to action
All decisions are informed by questions
All questions should be based on data
Decisions Allocation of resources across IPs/ states /
districts / facilities
Revising OVC program approaches to emphasize fostering and adoption
Develop and institute workplace policies on HIV/AIDS in all institutions in state X
Hire and allocate staff to facilities
Decision or Question
Programmatic Questions What percentage of HIV+ pregnant women in
care actually are delivering in health facilities?
What percentage of clients starting ART are lost to follow-up?
Are the number of family planning clients decreasing?
What percentage of pregnant patients who are HIV+ actually are receiving ART?
Framework for Linking Data with Action
Decision/ Action
Program/Policy Question
Decision Maker (DM), Other Stakeholders (OS)
Indicator/Data
Data Source
Timeline(Analysis)(Decision)
Commu-nication ChannelDMOS
Are we reaching testing targets in PMTCT?Do we have sufficient test kits?What is nurse: client ratio?
Framework for Linking Data with Action
Decision/ Action
Program/Policy Question
Decision Maker (DM), Other Stakeholders (OS)
Indicator/Data
Data Source
Timeline(Analysis)(Decision)
Commu-nication ChannelDMOS
Are we reaching testing targets in PMTCT?Do we have sufficient test kits?What is nurse:client ratio?
DM – Head of Regional Health Committee OS – Other providers, Division of Clinical Training
Framework for Linking Data with Action
Decision/ Action
Program/Policy Question
Decision Maker (DM), Other Stakeholders (OS)
Indicator/Data
Data Source
Timeline(Analysis)(Decision)
Commu-nication ChannelDMOS
Are we reaching testing targets in PMTCT?Do we have sufficient test kits?What is nurse:client ratio?
DM – Head of Regional Health Committee OS – Other providers, Division of Clinical Training
Framework for Linking Data with Action
Program/Policy Question
Decision Maker (DM), Other Stakeholders (OS)
Indicator/Data
Data Source
Timeline(Analysis)(Decision)
Commu-nication ChannelDMOS
Are we reaching testing targets in PMTCT?Do we have sufficient test kits?What is nurse:client ratio?
DM – Head of Regional Health Committee OS – Other providers, Division of Clinical Training
711 form indicators K41, B73, B 91
Service statistics; / logistics manage-ment system
Framework for Linking Data with Action
Decision/ Action
Program/Policy Question
Decision Maker (DM), Other Stakeholders (OS)
Indicator/Data
Data Source
Timeline(Analysis)(Decision)
Commu-nication ChannelDM OS
Are we reaching testing targets in PMTCT?Do we have sufficient test kits?What is nurse:client ratio?
DM – Head of Regional Health Committee OS – Other providers, Division of Clinical Training
711 form indicators K41, B73, B 91
Service statistics; / logistics manage-ment system
Framework for Linking Data with Action
Decision/ Action
Program/Policy Question
Decision Maker (DM), Other Stakeholders (OS)
Indicator/Data
Data Source
Timeline(Analysis)(Decision)
Commu-nication ChannelDMOS
Are we reaching testing targets in PMTCT?Do we have sufficient test kits?What is nurse:client ratio?
DM – Head of Regional Health Committee OS – Other providers, Division of Clinical Training
711 form indicators K41, B73, B 91
Service statistics; / logistics manage-ment system
Dec. 2010,March 2011,June 2011, September 2011,December 2011
Framework for Linking Data with Action
Decision/ Action
Program/Policy Question
Decision Maker (DM), Other Stakeholders (OS)
Indicator/Data
Data Source
Timeline(Analysis)(Decision)
Commu-nication Channel DMOS
Are we reaching testing targets in PMTCT?Do we have sufficient test kits?What is nurse:client ratio?
DM – Head of Regional Health Committee OS – Other providers, Division of Clinical Training
711 form indicators K41, B73, B 91
Service statistics; / logistics manage-ment system
Dec. 2010
Framework for Linking Data with Action
Decision/ Action
Program/Policy Question
Decision Maker (DM), Other Stakeholders (OS)
Indicator/Data
Data Source
Timeline(Analysis)(Decision)
Commu-nication Channel DMOS
Are we reaching testing targets in PMTCT?Do we have sufficient test kits?What is nurse:client ratio?
DM – Head of Regional Health Committee OS – Other providers, Division of Clinical Training
711 form indicators K41, B73, B 91
Service statistics; / logistics manage-ment system
Dec. 2010 Short summary presented to facility manager at weekly clinic meeting
Framework for Linking Data with Action
Decision/ Action
Program/Policy Question
Decision Maker (DM) Other Stakeholders (OS)
Indicator/Data
Data Source
Timeline(Analysis)(Decision)
Commu-nication Channel DMOS
Hire more PMTCT counsel-ors
Are we reaching testing targets in PMTCT?Do we have sufficient test kits?What is nurse:client ratio?
DM – Head of Regional Health Committee OS – Other providers, Division of Clinical Training
711 form indicators K41, B73, B 91
Service statistics; / logistics manage-ment system
Dec. 2010 Short summary presented to facility manager at weekly clinic meeting
Framework for Linking Data with Action
Creates a time-bound plan for information-informed decision making
Encourages greater use of existing information
Monitors the use of information in decision making
Key Messages Building data use into your work takes
planning and dedicated time
Data should be linked to specific decisions so as to facilitate use
Relevant stakeholders should be involved in each step of the process
The Framework for Linking Data with Action can be used to create an actionable plan for using data in decision making
Small Group Activity 5 – Instructions
Select a note taker
On flip chart paper, create the Framework table
Brainstorm three decisions or questions in columns 1 & 2
Complete the remaining columns
Time: 1 hour
Small Group Activity – Report Back
Each group will have 10 minutes to present its completed Framework
Group discussion – Are there other data sources that might have been used in this decision? Were there other stakeholders who should have been considered? (10 minutes)
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