Five Key Elements of a Planning System

KEY ELEMENT	ITEM	BE	DK	EN	FI	NO	SP	NL
GOALS	Goals

FORECASTING MODEL	Forecasting approach
	Quantitative forecasting methodology
	Use of qualitative forecasting methods
	Scenario analysis
	Projection period
	Frequency of updating
	Migration flows
	Segmentation of the future estimations
	Integration between / within professional groups
	Feedback effects between demand and supply
	Interaction with other goals of the NHS
	Assessment of the outputs

DATA	Data collection
	Individual / aggregated data
	Unique / multiple sources
	Data updating
	Original aims of data collection

LINK TO POLICY ACTIONS	Planning measures and actions
	Responsibilities of the planning measures
	Monitoring and controlling

ORGANISATION	Workflow
	Decentralization of the planning responsibilities
	Responsibilities in the decision making process
	Stakeholder involvement
	Stakeholders involved
	Role of the Stakeholders
	Role of communication in the planning system
	Staff members

Video introduction

“Handbook on Health Workforce Planning and Forecasting Methodologies Acreoss EU Countries”, Deliverable D053 – The five key elements

Expert: Paolo Michelutti, Project Manager – Ministry of Health – Italy; National Agency for Regional Healthcare – Italy

Five Key Elements of a Planning System a grid for the 7 EU planning systems