The Federation’s appraisal scheme is in good health
Independent Doctors Federation AGM.
The IDF’s commitment to quality is evident in its robust appraisal system, according to its Responsible Officer Dr Alexandra Harkins.
Dr Alexandra Harkins
It has received full compliance in external quality assurance checks by healthcare intelligence and quality improvement service CHKS.
IDF appraisers are maintaining their expertise through annual training days and bi-monthly sessions and a new training course is being launched for them.
Dr Harkins told the meeting the IDF revalidation team had shown a commitment to compassion, support and fairness. Remote appraisals have proved popular. 857 appraisals were completed in the last year and 603 were done remotely.
She said the IDF’s stage 1 support service had effectively resolved several complaints, demonstrating the team’s dedication to supporting doctors.
The federation’s appraisal form will be revised to match up with the GMC’s revised Good Medical Practice.