The impact of staff shortages on care delivery
Article Abstract:
A report on a study inspired by a vacancy rate of 13-14 percent in a Sydney hospital was presented which focused on the concerns about substandard care of both patients and staff. It was found that maintaining a model of care in times of staff shortages was challenging while some practical measures to improve care management in demanding conditions were suggested.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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Do we need more qualified nurses in outpatients?
Article Abstract:
Two nursing administrators discuss the pros and cons of staffing outpatient clinics with health care assistants instead of nurses. One argues the view that assistants fill a gap caused by the nursing shortage, the other argues that more nurses are needed because health care assistants lacked needed skills.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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Will fast-track units benefit nurses? How will independently run diagnois and treatment centres affect nurses?
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The British Department of Health is contracting with private firms to run several new day surgery units. Nurses are unsure how the new clinics will affect their status.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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