Importance of Competency Frameworks in Ensuring Safety and Excellence in Education
Competency frameworks play a crucial role in enhancing clarity of performance expectations and linking individual skills to organizational success. Specifically focusing on the Transfusion Practitioner role in Wales, these frameworks set out criteria for knowledge and skills, aid in self-assessment, support new practitioners, and contribute to workforce planning. Utilizing such frameworks can lead to improved patient safety and competence within healthcare settings.
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Role of Education in Safety TP Competence Importance of Effective Frameworks
"Competency frameworks, when done well, can increase clarity around performance expectations and establish a clear link between individual and organisational performance. When developing and implementing a framework, care needs to be taken to balance detail with flexibility and avoid an overly prescriptive and non-inclusive approach." CIPD 2020
Purpose of the Framework The Transfusion Practitioner (TP) primary role is one of patient safety specialist promoting safe & appropriate transfusion care within the hospital setting The TP competency framework sets out a structure & nationally agreed criteria for knowledge & skills required for the TP role in Wales It can be used as a self-assessment tool to assist TPs in identifying areas for improvement & development for the role, this in turn can assist in the PADR process & aid in supporting applications for competitive CPD activities Helps to support new TPs in the role (alongside local & Welsh Blood Service TP induction programmes) & provide clarity & structure to the settling in period Will help with future workforce & succession planning for the role in Wales
Structure of the Framework
TP Framework User Feedback
Use of TP competency framework in Aneurin Bevan UHB PADR - self assessment - areas for development TP induction programme Job description Team working mixture of professions and skills can work to everyone strengths and build on prior knowledge
Conclusion TPs are an essential resource to ensure patient safety in transfusion A standardised set of measurable performance criteria will ensure that the right people are employed & that both the employer & TP have clear expectations of what the role involves An effective framework can assist in succession planning for the role & encourages recruitment & retention in a competitive environment such as the NHS Provides all TPs with the structure & the opportunities to develop & progress in their careers
Next steps Consider incorporation of a human factors approach to incident investigation as a nationally defined criteria complimenting the SHOT 2020 recommendations Full evaluation (post 12 months implementation) of the framework & its utilization within practice, with an aim of making necessary improvements to further develop the role & assist in building a professional identity for TPs in Wales Assist other UK nations in the development of their own TP Frameworks through shared learning or potentially consider collaborating on a UK wide framework Consideration of collaborations with professional bodies to make the TP role a recognized profession in its own right
