Training on Data Governance and Quality Assurance in Health Analytics

Module 1: Introduction to Data Governance in Health Systems

• Importance of governance in health analytics

• Core components and industry standards

• Case Study: Data governance failure and its impact on clinical outcomes

Module 2: Data Governance Frameworks and Policies

• Developing governance structures and roles

• Policy creation, implementation, and monitoring

• Workshop:Designing a governance framework

Module 3: Data Quality Concepts and Dimensions

• Understanding accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability

• Key determinants of data quality in healthcare

• Case Study:Analysis of data errors in hospital patient records

Module 4: Data Quality Assessment and Audit Techniques

• Data validation tools and methodologies

• Conducting health data audits

• Practical Exercise:Performing a data quality check

Module 5: Ethical Data Use and Regulatory Compliance

• Data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, NHIF policies)

• Ethical data collection and management practices

• Case Study: Legal implications of improper patient data handling

Module 6: Data Protection, Security & Risk Management

• Cybersecurity in health data systems

• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

• Scenario Simulation:Managing a data breach in a health organization

Module 7: Health Analytics and Data Quality Integration

• Linking data governance to analytical outputs

• Ensuring quality in statistical and predictive modeling

• Case Study:Impact of data governance on disease surveillance analytics

Module 8: Stakeholder Roles and Data Stewardship

• Responsibilities and accountability frameworks

• Integrating departments and system owners

• Group Exercise: Mapping a data stewardship structure

Module 9: Designing and Implementing a Data Governance Strategy

• Blueprint development and execution planning

• Aligning with national health system strategies

• Workshop:​​​​​​​ Drafting a governance roadmap

Module 10: Monitoring, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Governance performance indicators

• Implementing quality monitoring mechanisms

• Final Action Plan: Developing a long-term quality and governance improvement strategy

• Case Study: Successful implementation in a national health data system