Primary care networks (PCN) are in the heart of leading and transforming the health of the neighborhood, but leading a PCN is not an easy task. With several members of members, priorities in evolution of NHS and increases in patient needs, PCN leaders to meet navigating a labyrinth or complex challenges.
In THC Primary Care, we have seen firsthand how professional facilitation can change the PCN game. While it may think that it is easier and cheaper to do it yourself, here it is why investing in expert facilitation is an intelligent movement for network leaders.
What is PCN facilitation?
PCN facilitation It is a structured process led by an experienced and impartial facilitator that guides PCN teams through complex decisions, conflict resolution and collaborative planning.
The facilitation services of the primary care of THC for PCN are designed to provide clarity, consensus and processable results to their network meetings and strategy sessions.
The main benefits of facilitation for primary care networks
1. Navigate for complexity and resolve the conflict
PCN often gather practices with different priorities and perspectives. We will help your team overcome disagreements, develop consensus and make decisions that advance your network.
2. Promote collaboration and commitment
The facilitation ensures that each voice is heard, however, phossed genuine collaboration. We design interesting sessions that foster different ways of addressing situations, solving collective problems and the strongest purchase for new initiatives.
3. Develop trust and a shared purpose
Trust is essential for effective PCN leadership. We will create a safe environment for open dialogue, helping your network to develop a shared vision and collective energy to achieve its objectives.
4. Identify and close quality gaps
With an external perspective and a support experience of about 300 PCN in a variety of capacities (facilitation, training, events, training and workshops, interim management and consulting), we can help PCN to detect the quality of care, connect with best practices and implement evidence.
5. Bring a new perspective and experience
Our team provides experience of working with hundreds of PCN throughout the country. We share proven strategies and ideas, helping your network to avoid common difficulties and accelerate improvement.
6. Support the change and manage the interruption
Change is constantly in primary care. Whether they face the billing of personnel or new contractual requirements, our facilitation services keep their team the transitions of awarded and resistant duration.
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Why not do it yourself?
As PCN leader, you are already juggling with multiple strategist roles, problem solving, equipment builder. But when it comes to facilitating important conversations, it is or difficult to do it yourself. When you are deeply involved in the problems in question, it may be difficult to remain impartial or administer the dynamics of the effective group.
Even the most experimental leaders can find it difficult to guide discussions, ensure that each voice is heard and keep the group focused on solutions specally when emotions or conflicting priorities are at stake.
That’s where he enters professional facilitation. An external facilitator contributes a fresh and impartial perspective and is an expert in the guide, even the most complex conversations. This allows you, as a leader, to participate fully in the discussion, instead of worrying about managing the process.
8. Personalized support for your PCN
There are no two PCNs. We adapt our facilitation approach to your unique needs, whether strategic planning, leadership development or action learning sets.
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Is the primary THC care for your PCN?
Choosing the correct facilitation partner is an important decision. In THC’s primary care, we do not believe in a unique approach for all.
We work with PCN of all sizes and internships, we adapt our support to your unique needs and challenges. Our team has supported more than 300 primary care networks and 3 GP federations, and 3 ICS and our founder, Tara Humphrey, contributes about 20 years of experience in management of medical care projects and leadership experience.
Still insecure? Explore our library or about 250 Blogsfull of practical ideas, case studies and tips for PCN leaders. This resource is designed to help you know our approach, values and experience so you can decide if we are appropriate for your network.
Schedule a call to see if we are adequate for you.
About us
In THC’s primary care, we are passionate
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Achieve consensus on complex issues
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Strengthen collaboration between practices
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Promote continuous improvement and innovation
We also provide training, resources and support to build the internal capacity of your network for the future.
