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The document outlines the health planning cycle, which includes situation analysis, prioritization, setting objectives, planning activities, and monitoring and evaluation. It emphasizes the importance of using tools like problem trees for in-depth analysis and developing SMART goals for effective action planning. Additionally, it discusses the ABCDE model and IPO model as frameworks for strategic planning and project management.

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Planning

The document outlines the health planning cycle, which includes situation analysis, prioritization, setting objectives, planning activities, and monitoring and evaluation. It emphasizes the importance of using tools like problem trees for in-depth analysis and developing SMART goals for effective action planning. Additionally, it discusses the ABCDE model and IPO model as frameworks for strategic planning and project management.

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Planning

Planning cycle Health Planning Principles of Planning


1. Situation Analysis/Need -Health planning can be defined as: “a 1: Adopting a long-term lens
Assessment systematic approach to attaining explicit 2: Viewing the setting as One
2. Prioritization / Priority objectives for the future through the Complex System
Setting efficient and appropriate use of 3: Using an Integrated and
3. Setting Objective / resources, available now and in the Comprehensive Approach
Outcomes future” 4: Adaptive Management and
4. Planning Activities -Is the process of defining community Collective Learning
5. Monitoring And Evaluation health problems, Identifying needs and 5: Focusing on different
resources, establishing priority goals, effective models
and setting out the administrative action 6: Participation or Engagement
needed to reach those goals.

In-depth analysis (problem analysis through problem tree)


Problem Analysis Through Problem Tree Tree
-When a problem is identified and prioritized
further details are discussed and asked about the
specific „theme‟ which needs to be discussed in
detail. Many tools can be used but problem tree
is common among those.
-Problem tree analysis (also called Situational
analysis or just Problem analysis) helps to find
solutions by mapping out the anatomy of cause
and effect around an issue in a similar way to a
Mind map, but with more structure.
Why develop a Problem Tree?
1. The problem can be broken down into manageable and definable chunks. This enables a clearer
prioritization of factors and helps focus objectives;
2. There is more understanding of the problem and its often interconnected and sometimes contradictory
causes. This is often the first step in finding win-win solutions;
3. It identifies the central issues and arguments, and can help establish who and what the political actors
and processes are at each stage;
4. It can help establish whether further information, evidence or resources are needed to make a strong
case, or build a convincing solution;
5. Present issues – rather than apparent, future or past issues – are dealt with and identified;
6. The process of analysis often helps build a shared sense of understanding, purpose and action.

Direction Shape
-Where are we now
Situation analysis
-Where do we want to be
Purpose and direction
-How do we get there
Action planning
SMART Goal

Example:
An Adolescent male with anxiety increases his social media use as an escape strategy from socialization.
Which of these is a SMART goal, that a School Health Nurse can develop for him?
 Next week I‟ll start attending social functions instead of spending that time on social media.
 In the coming two weeks, I‟ll start attending social functions instead of spending that time on social
media. I‟ll shut off notifications and only go on social media if I have to, tracking my progress in an app.
In three months, I‟ll be entirely off of one social media platform.
 I‟ll shut off notifications and only go on social media if I have to, tracking my progress in an app. In
three months, I‟ll be entirely off of social media.
 I‟ll start attending social functions instead of spending that time on social media. I‟ll shut off
notifications.
 In the coming one week, I‟ll start attending social functions instead of spending that time on social
media. I‟ll shut off notifications and only go on social media if I have to, tracking my progress in an app.
In three months, I‟ll be entirely off of social media.

ABCDE Model
 A – Assessment of current situation. This element involves scanning the external environment,
competitive scanning, assessing the current situation; and clarifying perceptions of problems, needs, and
opportunities.
 B – Baseline the gap. This element involves identifying performance gaps, and evaluating trends.
 C – Components of strategy. Example components of strategy include common concepts like core
competencies, values, mission, vision, metrics, goals and objectives, portfolios, and
processes. Vision is the most important of the components (in formulating and executing a strategic
initiative). This describes the point where managers would select and fund strategic initiatives as a „C‟
component.
 D – Delivery of component. This is the delivery of the strategic initiative, as well as other programs,
projects, and operational work. As part of this, executives will formulate action plans; benefits capture
plans, targets, standards, and metrics.
 E – Evaluation of progress. This includes review of progress, reporting, tweaking of goals, corrective
actions, and learning.
IPO MODEL
The input-process-output model is a common framework used in project management and systems thinking.
The key elements are:
• Input: The starting point or resources that go into the system.
• Process: The activities, steps, or transformations performed on the input.
• Output: The result or product that is generated from the process.
The model also includes two types of feedback loops:
• Internal Feedback: Feedback from within the process that helps refine and improve the process.
• External Feedback: Feedback from outside the system, such as from the customer or end user, that
provides information to modify the inputs, process, or outputs.

Action Plan
Advantages of making an Action Plan Factors affecting the Planning
 Charts proposed activities in a simple and  Environment of the planning (organizational
systematic manner. culture)
 Helps to determine the detailed activities. Teamwork, Relationships, Communication
 Promotes commitment and accountability  Values,, attitudes and motives of the
 Provides a time frame to accomplish the  decision makers.
activity.  Social, economical, political and technological
 Helps to establish resources to carry the tasks. issues.
 Avoids dependency on each other.  Selection of target population
 Promotes teamwork.

Gantt chart
 It is a graphical representation of activity against time; it helps project professionals monitor progress.
 Gantt charts are essentially task scheduling tools: project management timelines and tasks are converted
into horizontal bars (also called Gantt bars) to form a bar chart
 Time framing and notifications in delay is important part to identify to keep the project on progress. This
will avoid any additional costs and saves your resources.
 This will locate necessary modifications in planning and timing.
Planning Cycle

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