Used in the right ways, OPEL frameworks have the ability to drive system-wide operational improvement. In this report, we draw on our experiences of working with NHS systems to understand their challenges in this space and how these can be overcome.

To transform your OPEL frameworks and how they are used in practice, we outline four steps:

  1. Understand what good likes like
  1. Explore what data is needed to support clear actions
  1. Consider how governance can enable responsive OPEL management
  1. Evaluate your own OPEL framework’s effectiveness across six elements

Learn more in our report here.