Implementing the Standards
The IDPS Programme Team and the Regional Screening Teams are developing a range of tools and resources to support local implementation. These are listed below.
Implementation Toolkit
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Tool/resource
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Description
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Available
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Gap Analysis & Action Plan spreadsheet
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An excel template to support Maternity Units/Trusts to review their current status in line with the IDPS standards, and assist local implementation groups to collate action plans and prioritise areas to address.
The results from the Gap Analysis will provide the Regional Teams and the National Programme Team with a baseline assessment for future monitoring processes.
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Document below
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Local Implementation Guidance
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This guidance is part of a package of resources and tools that are available to support local project management, and includes:
- a summary of the key dates;
- guidance about establishing a local project/steering group; and
- a detailed checklist clarifying roles and responsibilities.
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Document below
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| Implementation Letter |
A letter from Dr Anne Mackie and Professor Catherine Peckham, regarding the implementation of the new programme standards and laboratory handbook |
Document below |
| Posters |
We have developed two posters to help support local implementation of the standards, these include:
- A generic IDPS poster highlighting the key steps in the IDPS pathway; and
- A poster for the delivery suite which includes a reminder about the IDPS standards relating to women who present unbooked in labour
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Download posters below in PDF format or click on the thumbnails for a preview |
| Summary of Standards Leaflet |
This A5 leaflet summarises the new IDPS Programme Standards and can be used as an aide memoir to the full Programme Standards.

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Document below |
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Core presentation for training purposes
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A power point presentation that local stakeholders can utilise to promote the new standards and raise awareness amongst all stakeholders.
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Document below
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IDPS eLearning module
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A web-based learning resource to support the implementation of the Programme Standards locally
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Available here
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IDPS minimum data fields
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A list of IDPS minimum data fields for the laboratory request forms/electronic requesting, and a covering note.
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Document below
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Good practice examples including templates
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Useful resources and templates
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Available here
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FAQs
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A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the standards and implementation
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Available here
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Download all files on this page as ZIP