Situational analysis and draft strategy development for Northern Queensland PHN Chronic Conditions Strategy
Status: Completed September 2022
Client: Northern Queensland PHN
Background
NQPHN developed a five-year Chronic Conditions Strategy to support the commissioning of services that improved primary care prevention, early intervention, and management of chronic conditions.
In addition to informing commissioning priorities, the strategy would also support and inform system integration and innovation, workforce development and primary care engagement priorities in relation to chronic condition primary care service delivery.
To inform the development of a Chronic Conditions Strategy, Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) engaged Beacon Strategies to undertake a situational analysis of the strategic environment, operational environment, population health needs and evidence base relating to chronic conditions relevant to the NQ region.
Approach
The objective of the project was to:
Undertake a targeted desktop review of a range of source documents and evidence to develop a situational analysis report
Develop a draft strategy document that outlines NQPHN’s role in contributing to better outcomes for people experiencing chronic conditions in the region
Support NQPHN to transition into the subsequent stage(s) of the strategy development process through targeted advice.
Vision Alignment
By partnering with NQPHN on this project, we were able to help draft a strategy that would create better health outcomes for people living with chronic pain in Northern Queensland. This aligns with our vision for a more impactful social purpose sector as the plan was informed by a thorough situational analysis that would ensure the final strategy was tailored to provide the best outcomes for the right people.
Outcomes
We developed a detailed situational analysis report for Northern Queensland Primary Health Network which was split into four parts: strategy, current environment, population with chronic conditions and potential opportunities.
We also prepared a draft chronic conditions strategy that was informed by the situational analysis, for NQPHN to build on within their organisation.
Our team understands the important role that PHNs play at a regional level to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of health services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes, and improve coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time. Find out more about our services for PHNs here.
