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)?

F RAMEWORK FOR L INKING D ATA WITH A CTION

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/P olicy Question Decision Maker (DM), Other Stakehold ers (OS) Indicat or/Dat a Data Source Timeline (Analysis) (Decision) Commu- nication Channel DM OS 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 Stakehold ers (OS) Indicator /Data Data Source Timeline (Analysis) (Decision) Commu- nication Channel DM 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

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 DM 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

Framework for Linking Data with Action Program/ Policy Question Decision Maker (DM), Other Stakehold ers (OS) Indicator /Data Data Source Timeline (Analysis) (Decision) Commu- nication Channel DM 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 indicator s 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 Stakehold ers (OS) Indicator /Data Data Source Timeline (Analysis) (Decision) Commu- nication Channel DM 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 indicator s 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 Stakehold ers (OS) Indicato r/Data Data Source Timeline (Analysis) (Decision) Commu- nication Channel DM 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 indicator s 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 Stakehold ers (OS) Indicator /Data Data Source Timeline (Analysis) (Decision) Commu- nication Channel DM 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 indicator s 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 Stakehold ers (OS) Indicator /Data Data Source Timeline (Analysis) (Decision) Commu- nication Channel DM 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 indicator s K41, B73, B 91 Service statistics; / logistics manage- ment system Dec. 2010Short summary presented to facility manager at weekly clinic meeting

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 DM OS 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 indicator s K41, B73, B 91 Service statistics; / logistics manage- ment system Dec. 2010Short 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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