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In our first podcast of the new decade, Ben chats to PCN guru Becky Malby, Professor of Health Systems Innovation at London South Bank University, about the introduction and progress of network-based working. Listen for her take on their establishment, on the critical success factors and navigating the minefield of structural challenges versus meeting local health needs.
Introductions (0:31)
Becky’s take on the first few months since PCN formation (0:47)
Difficulty of contracting versus meeting complex needs (1:18)
Importance of collaboration (2:02)
A crystal-clear purpose is key to a successful PCN (3:02)
Change should happen at practice (as well as at network) level (3:45)
How to reach agreement on purpose (4:29)
Data analysis and the gateway to collaboration and collaborative working (4:55)
What is the relationship between the network and its practices? (6:05)
PCN priorities: three main aims (7:11)
How setting network priorities can achieve local goals (8:29)
Defining PCN membership (9:30)
How do individual practices hurdle barriers to reciprocal working? (10:08)
“Strategy is measured by the speed of trust” and why talking matters (11:28)
Contractual requirements and where these fit with a holistic vision (12:38)
Introduction of new roles into new network models (13:29)
Management of time, capacity and funding; striking a balance (15:15)
Just say “no” (17:23)
Further information (19:35)
For Becky’s podcast and access to the resources she mentions, head to:
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