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Learn how to link data with key decisions, allocate resources efficiently, and foster workplace policies through a structured framework. Empower yourself to analyze data to inform clinic policy and program decisions effectively.
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Module 6: Learning objectives • Review role of M&E in program improvement • Identify priority decisions and programmatic questions • Link decisions/questions with potential data sources • Create a time-bound plan for using data in decision making
Using data assists us to • Determine whether a plan or program is on schedule with planned activities • Identify problems and successes • Inform clinic policy, planning, or program decisions
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 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 data will be presented (what types of analyses, graphs, formats)?
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 • Revise 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
Programmatic questions • What percentage of HIV+ pregnant women in care are actually 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+ are actually receiving ART?
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 • The Framework for Linking Data with Action can be used to create an actionable plan for using data in decision making
Group Work 3 – 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
Group Work 3 – 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 that should have been considered? (10 minutes)