Everyone Matters: 2020 Workforce Vision - Implementation Framework and Plan 2014-15

4. The implementation framework

4.1 The framework

A great deal of work is needed over the next seven years to deliver Everyone Matters: 2020 Workforce Vision. It will require a continuous process of planning, implementation and progress reviews. The table below provides an overview of the framework.

4.2 Implementation plans

A series of annual implementation plans will build on each other until 2020. This first implementation plan covers the 2014-15 financial year. The next plan will be published in November 2014, around the same time as the LDP guidance. Each year, adjustments will be made to ensure that work is on track and continues to support the 2020 Vision for Health and Social Care.

In keeping with the commitment to engagement and co-production, staff and stakeholders will continue to be involved in shaping and informing the actions that are being planned and in reviewing progress. Responses to the early engagement and consultation will continue to inform future implementation plans, and additional techniques, such as focus groups, may be used to support the planning process. The process will also build on well-developed partnership arrangements at both national and local level involving the Scottish Government, NHSScotland employers, trades unions and professional organisations.

4.3 Priorities for action

The commitments in Everyone Matters have been grouped into five areas which represent the long-term priorities for delivering the workforce vision. A matrix showing how the commitments have been grouped is available from the workforce vision website (www.workforcevision.scot.nhs.uk). The priorities may evolve over time to reflect current and emerging issues as the need to address them increases.

Each annual implementation plan will focus on a small number of actions in support of each priority. These actions are expected to commence during the period of the plan. For completeness, work already planned or underway will be referred to but not detailed in the plans.

4.4 Monitoring and reporting arrangements

Progress will be monitored through Local Delivery Plans (LDPs), supported by the Staff Governance monitoring arrangements and results from staff surveys. The Annual Review process will also have a role to play in taking stock of progress.

Annual monitoring and reporting cycle

NHS Boards are expected to use existing monitoring information, staff survey results, inspection and audit reports, and other sources of intelligence, including feedback from patients and service users, to inform local plans and actions.

A high-level review of progress against the previous year's priority actions will be produced by the Scottish Government each year. Progress against the implementation plan priorities will be reported to key stakeholder groups and to the Health and Social Care Management Board.

4.5 Governance arrangements

The Everyone Matters Implementation Group will be responsible for producing annual implementation plans and reporting progress to the Health and Social Care Management Board.

The table below sets out the key organisations responsible for delivering Everyone Matters along with their high-level responsibilities.