Assess if the right conditions for change are in place.
Assessing readiness for change
The Readiness for change assessment tool helps you to reflect on each enabler of quality and change using prompt questions to stimulate discussion.
What are the enablers of quality and change?
- A clear vision and purpose in your organisation. This clarity helps you know what to change and how to do it.
- Process rigour, in the form of access to strong governance, data and measurement, project management and commissioning support.
- The right leadership and culture to support changes in your organisation and partner oragnisations.
- Opportunities to engage with people and help your change to be people-led.
- A culture that encourages sharing knowledge among people, staff and organisations as part of a learning system.
Readiness for change assessment tool
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To use this tool, we recommend bringing together a range of stakeholders to bring diverse perspectives in considering your readiness for change. Examples of key stakeholders may include, but are not limited to:
- senior leaders responsible for quality and safety
- operational managers
- clinicians and support staff involved in embedding the Essentials of Safe Care in day-to-day practice
- patients
- carers and family
The key discussion points and scoring should be captured during the assessment by a nominated person. The scores for each section should be documented, but there is no requirement to provide a total score for the tool.
Interpreting your self-assessment of organisational readiness
Qualitative group reflections captured during the assessment are most important, however it is suggested that your give each enabler a score using the guidance in the table below. This should be on the consensus of group discussion and will allow you to consider what the most appropriate next steps are.
| Score | Interpretation | Rational | Proposed actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score 0 | Interpretation Not ready | Rational No evidence or significant barriers exist | Proposed actions Acknowledge the readiness gap and address before proceeding. Identify specific areas where readiness is low, share findings openly with key stakeholders and develop a plan to address the gaps. |
| Score 1 | Interpretation Partially ready | Rational Some evidence or partial progress, but gaps remain | Proposed actions Plan with senior leaders to address areas requiring further development. Proceed to planned improvement activity whilst continuing to address readiness gaps. |
| Score 2 | Interpretation Fully ready | Rational Clear evidence of readiness and minimal barriers | Proposed actions Proceed with planned improvement activity and monitor continuously as part of your quality management system. |