Mapping workforce configuration and operational models in Australian emergency departments: a national survey.

Conclusions The present study has established a baseline measure of the staffing configuration and organisational characteristics of Australian EDs.What is known about the topic? EDs are overcrowded due, in part, to the combined effect of increased service demand and access block. Innovative service and workforce models have been implemented by health departments aiming to improve service and performance. National uptake of these service and workforce innovations is unknown.What does this paper add? The present study is the most comprehensive to date profiling Australian EDs covering hospital characteristics, workforce configuration, operational models and NP service patterns and practice.What are the implications for practitioners? Information from the present study will assist health service planners to evaluate workforce and service reform models, and to monitor trends in emergency service development.
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Source: Australian Health Review - May 18, 2017 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Gardner G, Gardner A, Middleton S, Considine J, Fitzgerald G, Christofis L, Doubrovsky A, Adams M, O'Connell J Tags: Aust Health Rev Source Type: research