Question

What steps should be taken for policy implementation in healthcare?

Answer 1

The successful implementation of a policy in an organization includes five main steps : preparation, screening, action planning, implementation ,evaluation.

• Preparing the unit for the change or new policy.
• Analysing resources and support.
• Clarifying the goals and objectives.
• Establishing an organizational infrastructure.
• Identifying the risk and problems and managing the same.
• Promoting team building and empowerment.
• Setting guidelines.
• Proper education about the implementation to everyone who is involved in it.
• Making trials before original implementation
• Conduct capacity development assessments focused on:

− Health systems infrastructure
− Funding
− Policies, plans and strategies
− Surveillance
− Primary health care
− Partnerships and multisectoral collaboration

• Checking effectiveness through evaluation.