Policy Briefing Utilising external evidence and organisational knowledge: opportunities The Idea: Brief, concise summaries on a particular issue Refrain from using jargon and often intended for the non-specialist Further information in the KM Toolkit Impact: Cost and time efficiency savings by having a concise overview of a key policy Reduce risk by quickly implementing changes in response to the findings from a policy briefing Improve patient experience or safety by quick implementation of policy from a policy briefing Implementation tips: Ask your specialist health librarian to prepare a policy briefing about a particular issue When making your request be clear if you require an advocacy brief – arguing in favour of a particular course of action or an objective brief giving balanced information. Share the briefing with your senior leaders Examples of Policy Briefings For further information see the KM Toolkit