Knowledge Broker Network Mapping Annette Thain NHS Education for Scotland Annette.thain@nes.scot.nhs.uk

Story so far Knowledge into Action Review Evidence of the role of knowledge brokers Advantages of a networked approach Capability framework Mapping tool Questionnaires Health board capability maps distributed Skill development opportunities Five modules Face to face events Search and summaries Coaching Leadership action learning

Knowledge Broker Capability Framework Organisational capacity and workforce capability Capability 2 Network operates as a coordinated and connected system to support quality outcomes Capability 3 Supports the sourcing, combining and presenting knowledge from research and experience Capability 4 Creating and delivering knowledge in actionable formats Capability 5 Supporting exchange and dissemination of knowledge Capability Statement 1: The knowledge broker network builds organisational capacity and workforce capability for using knowledge, across the whole system of health and social care. ............................................................................................................................................................... 11 Capability statement 2: The knowledge broker network operates as a coordinated and connected system, locally and nationally, based on strong relationships across functions and organisations, to deliver all elements of the Knowledge into Action change package and vision in support of the Quality Outcomes. .................................................................................. Capability statement 4: The knowledge broker network delivers and creates knowledge in actionable formats, embedding knowledge in healthcare systems and practitioner workflow so that application of knowledge becomes an integral part of routine healthcare processes. ........ 22 Capability statement 5: The knowledge broker network supports exchange and dissemination of knowledge among people and across organisations by facilitating relationships and interactions based on sharing knowledge..

Mapping – national picture

NES

Key learning Total 62 people Within the network at least one expert for all elements Highest level of skills Combining, summarizing and organising knowledge Sourcing and evaluating Horizon scanning and updating knowledge

Key learning cont. Lower numbers Contextualising at point of care Creating connections Using data and measures from practice Actionable knowledge lowest over all average Highest recording of ‘new to me’ Coding and classifying point of care Social use of knowledge in education

Modules Module 1 Introduction to Knowledge into action eLearning Role of knowledge brokers in implementing Knowledge into Action eLearning and blended approach Module 3 Leadership action learning sets Module 4 Finding and appraising evidence Module 5 Presentation of evidence including actionable knowledge Module 6 Sharing knowledge

Format 4 weeks of activities on topics followed by 4 weeks to prepare and submit an assignment Each week a mix of elearning, reading and discussion either on line or via WebEx Materials prepared by HIS, NES and ScHARR Information Resources Group, University of Sheffield All peer reviewed by ScHARR

Next steps Review mapping locally and agree areas to focus Sign up for modules Pilot Modules 4 and 5 with Evidence S&S partners and others November - December Module 2 January – February Module 6 March – April Module 4 May- June Module 5 August – September Other face to face and coaching opportunities Rerun mapping questionnaire