Phase 2 Begins

Phase 2 of the AGPNS is about to begin.
This phase of the study offers support to practices wishing to improve the way their Practice Nurses are used and thereby the quality of service they offer to their patients. The aim is to develop a series of case studies exploring the introduction of sustainable change in the role or activities of the practice nurse over a year, in one of seven focus areas. This builds on the first phase, which mapped the activities and roles of nurses in 25 general practices.
The specific objectives of this part of the project are to:
• institute specific small, scale change management projects in seven general practices in different settings addressing the activities and roles of the practice nurse;
• assess the effectiveness of each change project in meeting the specific aims articulated by that practice team; and
• evaluate the role of the practice nurse in the change management process.

The process differs somewhat from other change projects, in that practices will be involved in designing the change management process.

We are currently recruiting practices through the Divisions network, with expressions of interest due to close on Wed 4th October.

For more information on Phase 2, please contact the project team on agpns@anu.edu.au