Education level 2: Deepen understanding

Consider why variation in healthcare may be a problem.

IHO level 2 module

Source: NHS Education for Scotland (NES).

Description:

• Improved patient and staff experience/satisfaction 
• Reduced waits/delays and improved access to care 
• Reduced mortality and medical errors 
• Optimal patient placement 
• Improved utilisation of resources and improved tolerance during times of peak activity 
• Reduced length of stay 
• Increased hospital throughput 
• Increased improvement capability and capacity for staff and awareness of whole system working 
• Efficiency and productivity gains

Target audience: NHS Scotland staff.

Access: TURAS log in required.

Time to complete: 4 months/60 hours project work and sign off prior to commencing level 3.