Appendix 1: BSO Equality Action Plan - Progress Reporting against Implementation Plan 2015-16 Lead Responsibility Action Points Progress April 2015 -Mar 2016 and Comments Outcomes for Section 75 groups Human Resources Theme 1: Action Measure 1 Objective: To agree an approach to the provision of accessible formats for BSO BSO will an approach for provision of information in alternative formats and identify any gaps (Sept 2015) Raise awareness of policy amongst service users and staff (Mar 2016) Take lead responsibility for engaging with partner organisations to maximise collaboration in implementing the policy (Mar 2016) Still in progress. Expected timescale for completion is September 2016. Ultimately the intent is improved accessible information for all equality categories but with particular emphasis on age, various aspects of disability, ethnic minorities and sexual orientation.
correspondence) and availability of telephone interpreting services (Mar 2014) Engage with the Screening Programme Manager in the Public Health Agency to ensure that any information on screening for bowel cancer (and cervical cancer) includes accessibility details as per the options noted above (Mar 2014) Sign off changes in relation to accessibility to screening letter (Mar 2014) Discuss with RNIB to improve communication and raise awareness of Bowel Cancer Screening programme for those with visual impairment (Mar 2014) NGT information will be included in the next of leaflets. Unable to add any additional information to screening letter because of lack issues. The information will be contained in the leaflets that are included with the letter. A new process has been developed using a different type of test for visually impaired which, however, still does not suit all visually impaired.
in the planning, design and delivery of BSO Cancer Screening Services (Call/Recall and Helpline) Engage with Programme Manager in the Public Health Agency to secure Family Practitioner representation in any future reference group in relation to cancer screening services (Mar 2014) Engage with service and representative groups (Mar 2014) Further exploration required with the Health & Care Index team and PHA in relation to gender change protocols for Patient Registration, Cytology and Breast Screening Services (Mar 2014). Screening Services Managers attend meetings as required. Screening Services Managers attend meetings as required. Currently under review by PHA. Information Technology Services Theme 4: Action Measure 1 Objective: Information Technology Services: Improved protocols and systems are in place to enhance the sharing Our Data Warehouse and Integration continue to work closely with HSC organisation to facilitate the increased scope and Sharing information improves access to and quality of care for all section 75 groups.
of relevant patient information across HSC organisations. Continue to work with HSC Board, regional HSC organisations and the DHSSPS to progress the development of information sharing arrangements. Ensuring that HSC service users etc. are fully aware of scope for information sharing across applications/systems, including training, where appropriate. Ensuring that relevant professional groups endorse proposals. Ensuring that relevant legislative requirements are adhered to. Continue to consult with appropriate decision-makers , representative groups and affected individuals at the technology design stage development of information sharing. The ‘Beyond project is a European project to improve patient outcomes through integration of healthcare information. Our Senior Project Manager and 2 Clinicians are now to delivering on 3 key strands of work: Integration of remote telemonitoring (RTNI) Integration of NISAT Provision of Shared Care Summary Continue to work on development of KIS – suppliers will develop to put on test server. The Key Information Summary (KIS) - a summary of medical history and patient wishes and aims to improve key These 3 strands provide useful information about medical, key contacts and care plans information for over 65s with chronic morbidity to ensure they have equal access to high quality care and treatment. These initiatives help keep people at home rather than be admitted to hospital, for example with COPD. NISAT provides for on-going assessment of elderly patients in hospital and community setting and is aimed at ensuring better communication between care providers involved with this group.
their staff through access to guidance materials Produce guidance resource for line managers on how best to support staff from different Section 75 groups (June 2015) Engage with managers, relevant voluntary sector groups and trade unions (Sept 2015) Disseminate and raise awareness of resource (Mar 2015). The guidance will include support to managers to enable signposting to relevant voluntary sector organisations to access further information if required. Guidance will be consulted with the Trade Unions and disseminated to all managers for information and appropriate action. Timescale has been moved to September 2016. Human Resources (with support from Equality Unit) Theme 5: Action Measure 3 Objective: Human Resources: BSO supports staff who identify as trans* in meeting their particular needs in the workplace linked to their gender identity Liaise with regional Human Resources and equality colleagues to explore scope Agreement secured to develop HSC-wide policy mandated by HR Directors Applicants and staff who identify as trans* feel supported by the organisation