Things to consider when planning a Project in ACS.
1. The Devon Way of Project Management
http://staff.devon.gov.uk/pp/organisationalimprovement/devonway.htm
2. Equalities Needs and Impact Assessment – EINA
http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/democracycommunities/improving_our_services/equality_and_diversity/staff_res_eq/equality_impact_and_needs_assessment.htm
3. The need for an evidence base for policies, developments or services.
Sources of existing Research evidence include; Dept. of Health, Dept. of
Communities and Local Government, Improvement and Development Agency
(IDeA), Social Service Research Group, CSED, RiPfA – see web sites for each.
4. Research Governance Framework – RGF
http://www.devon.gov.uk/organisational-processes/research-governance.htm
5. Possible existing sources of data
e.g. the DCC Strategic Intelligence Unit and the South West Health Needs Observatory
6. Involvement and consultation of service users, carers, the wider public, groups that are often not included, and staff.
Being developed by Paul Grimsey and Geoff King
7. Policy Development Process
http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/socialcare/social_services/policies-procedures-guidance/organisational-processes/policy-development.htm
8. Commissioning Implications
Consider implications for existing or planned commissioned services – See Procurement and Contracts team for details
Key tasks and themes in Project management and the Policy Development
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