ACTION PLAN

Learner:
Mary Danso

Training Intervention: Family Planning/Counseling Update

Date: April 2001

Supervisor: Mrs. Nyako

Trainer: Miss Zakari

My Support Team/Network Co-worker(s): Fatou Abudu (attended training with Mary), Doris Isa, Mercy Nunoo, Awa Koufi

Specific Areas to Improve: (Think about distinct accomplishments and activities to be achieved.)
I want to improve my ability to provide appropriate counseling about FP methods

Problems to Overcome: (Describe the barriers that must be eliminated or reduced and how this will be done.)
Don't have a setting for confidential conversations - identify and discuss possible options with clinic supervisor

Detailed Specific Actions in Sequence
(Include regular progress reviews with the support team as a part of the specific actions.)

Responsible person(s)

Resources

Date/Time*

Changes To Look For

Step 1. Participate in post-training meeting to review, revise and endorse my action plan (and Fatou's); compare with/update procedures manual as needed (follow-up to pre-training meeting)

Entire support team

action plans; procedures manual

May 1
2pm

plans and manual complementary; team's roles/actions clarified

Step 2. Rearrange furniture in the clinic supervisor's office to create small private area for counseling

Mary, Fatou

chairs and table

May 2
2pm

staff using space appropriately

Step 3. Assemble box of FP method samples to use during counseling sessions (store on shelf in counseling area for all providers to use)

Doris, Mercy

box and supplies from stock

May 2
2pm

samples always ready to use

Step 4. Create poster that encourages clients to ask their provider about FP; hang in waiting area

Mary, Fatou

poster board and markers

May 3
2pm

clients reading poster and asking questions

Step 5. Review counseling job aid and notes from training activity; place job aid on table in counseling area

Mary

job aid from training

May 3
2pm

feel ready for practice session

Step 6. Conduct a practice counseling session with co-worker in counseling area, using FP samples and job aid

Mary, Awa

counseling area; samples; job aid

May 4
2pm

build confidence; ensure suitability of space design

Step 7. Observe and provide feedback during practice counseling session (Fatou to practice as well)

Fatou, Mrs. Nyako

counseling skills checklist

May 4
2pm

useful feedback (peer/supervisor)

Step 8. Participate in action plan review session; revise and/or update plan depending on progress to date

Entire team

action plan

May 7
2pm

team agrees that I'm ready to counsel clients

Step 9. Orient clients and counsel those interested in FP; document issues/questions in learning journal

Mary

learning journal

May 11
ongoing

increase in clients choosing an FP method

Step 10. Discuss journal entries with co-workers (and with supervisor as needed)

all peers

learning journal

ongoing

insights regarding improvements

Step 11. Observe counseling session and provide feedback (Fatou to be rated as well)

Mary, Mrs. Nyako

skills checklist

ongoing

ensure proficiency matches standard

Commitment of Support Team/Network:
I support the action plan described above and will complete the actions assigned to me. If I am unable to complete an activity, I will help make arrangements to modify the plan accordingly.

Signature of learner: Mary Danso

Date: May 3, 2001

Signature of supervisor: Nana Nyako

Signature of trainer: Aby Zakari

Signatures of co-workers: Fatou Abudu, Doris Isa, Mercy Nunoo, Awa Koufi

* (Establish set day and time for ongoing activities.)