Examples of how to convert tables containing only text to more accessible and usable non-table alternatives.
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Overview
Tables should only be used to present data, this data should usually be numeric.
There are often different approaches to converting the same table into a text-only alternative. Ideally the subject expert will complete this conversion early in the creation of content. Often converting a table means small changes to the text as well, for example:
- writing a short sub-heading as the text in table cells is too long
- adding extra text to clearly associate a sub-heading with related content
Each of the following examples includes the original table and a text alternative.
Example of a simple 2 column table
| Name | Representing |
|---|---|
| First-name last-name (chair) | CBI Wales |
| First-name last-name (deputy chair) | Unite |
| First-name last-name | Digital Health and Care Wales |
| First-name last-name | Public Health Wales |
| First-name last-name | Public Health Wales |
| First-name last-name | Cardiff University |
| First-name last-name | Welsh Government |
| First-name last-name | Welsh Government |
Programme Board membership
- First-name last-name (chair), CBI Wales
- First-name last-name (deputy chair), Unite
- First-name last-name, Digital Health and Care Wales
- First-name last-name, Public Health Wales
- First-name last-name, Public Health Wales
- First-name last-name, Cardiff University
- First-name last-name, Welsh Government
- First-name last-name, Welsh Government
Example of a complex 2 column table
| Actions |
Summary of achievements |
|---|---|
| We will develop a clinical planning template and advise care homes how to complete the template. |
We worked with the Transmission Group to develop an infection prevention checklist for care homes. A training video was published. |
|
We will continue to work with the Transmission Group, chaired by the Deputy Chief Medical Officer. |
We worked with the Transmission Group to provide training, guidance and support to care homes. We issued cleanliness standards for care homes. |
| We will regularly review arrangements for testing care home residents and staff. |
We provided a testing programme for care homes:
Since early January positive test results in care homes have continued to fall. |
Infection prevention and control
Action 1: clinical contingency template
We will develop a clinical planning template and advise care homes how to complete the template.
Action 1: summary of achievements
We worked with colleagues from the Transmission Group to develop an infection prevention and control checklist for the management of infection in care homes.
A training video was published.
Action 2: work with the Nosocomial Transmission Group
We will continue to work with the Transmission Group, chaired by the Deputy Chief Medical Officer.
Action 2: summary of achievements
We worked with the Transmission Group to provide training, guidance and support to care homes.
We issued cleanliness standards for care homes.
Action 3: testing residents and staff
We will regularly review arrangements for testing care home residents and staff.
Action 3: summary of achievements
We provided a testing programme for care homes:
- testing for visitors to care homes including visiting professionals
- twice weekly testing for care home staff
Since early January positive test results in care homes have continued to fall.
Example of a complex 4 column table
|
Quality criteria |
Evidence of compliance |
Criteria for satisfactory or good |
Criteria for outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2.1. The service has a clear remit based on need, detailing:
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A written remit for the service is available. Promotional materials include the types of advice provided by the service. |
Needs assessment completed. A clearly written remit is published. |
Evidence of planning and reviewing the remit in partnership with other relevant organisations. Evidence of public consultation on the remit. |
|
2.2 Clear management structure with defined roles and responsibilities |
Written description of management structure. Written roles and responsibilities for everyone involved in providing the service. |
Written description of management structure was reviewed within the previous 12 months. Evidence of inclusion of management structures within staff induction plans. |
All staff must have opportunities to develop their career. Succession plan for important management and governance roles. |
Quality area 2: well planned
2.1 Quality criteria: a clear remit
The service has a clear remit based on need, detailing:
- the type of advice provided by the service
- how advice will be shared
A clear remit: evidence of compliance
- A written remit for the service is available.
- Promotional materials include the types of advice provided by the service.
A clear remit: criteria for satisfactory or good
- Needs assessment completed.
- A clearly written remit is published.
A clear remit: criteria for outstanding
- Evidence of planning and reviewing the remit in partnership with other relevant organisations.
- Evidence of public consultation on the remit.
2.2 Quality criteria: clear management structure
Clear management structure with defined roles and responsibilities.
Clear management structure: evidence of compliance
- Written description of management structure.
- Written roles and responsibilities for everyone involved in providing the service.
Clear management structure: criteria for satisfactory or good
- Written description of management structure was reviewed within the previous 12 months.
- Evidence of inclusion of management structures within staff induction plans.
Clear management structure: criteria for outstanding
- All staff must have opportunities to develop their career.
- Succession plan for important management and governance roles.