Improving Productive Efficiency in Health Services: A Report

This report focuses on enhancing productive efficiency within health services, specifically addressing the challenges faced by nurses. The author proposes two key strategies: the implementation of in-service training programs and an increase in the nurse-to-patient ratio, particularly in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The in-service training model allows nurses to share knowledge and skills, promoting continuous learning and professional development. The report emphasizes the importance of allocating sufficient time for training, and the need for a better nurse-to-patient ratio, which is crucial for effective training and service delivery. The report references relevant studies to support the proposed strategies and highlights the significance of these changes in improving patient care and overall healthcare outcomes. Desklib provides this report and other educational resources for students.

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It is evident from the discussion on the policy that the primary setback for nurses is the
lack of time and opportunity to expand their learning experiences. I would introduce changes that
are in favor of nurses working in intensive care units as well as those serving in other facilities.
The first change would be introduction of in-service training programs for nurses working in
intensive care units. Chaghari, Saffari, Ebadi, and Ameryoun (2017) define in-service training as
an intervention where some nurses are picked for training and equipped with latest knowledge
and skills. They are then used in teaching others in their respective work environments. In-
service training programs have significant advantages over other programs because nurses can
share and exchange experiences while they learn. It is also a form of empowering nurses to take
part in education and feel part of the institution where they work. Another advantage of in-
service training is that the nurse learns while teaching others. Nurses that had not mastered
enough content in trainings will research on the topics; hence learn as they teach others. This
strategy is even more efficient as it saves the healthcare sector from incurring additional costs of
training all nurses.
The second approach is to increase the number of nurses working in ICUs with the goal
of allowing others time to undertake training. Increasing the nurse to patient ratio in hospitals
will allow nurses enough time to concentrate on training. According to Eslamian, Moeini, and
Soleimani (2015), nurses hardly find time to concentrate on training programs because they are
always on duty. Nurses working in ICUs are the most affected because they have a higher
number of patients to look after. The success of training and service delivery will depend on the
amount of time that nurses are allocated in training.

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References
Chaghari, M., Saffari, M., Ebadi, A., and Ameryoun, A. (2017). Empowering education: a new
model for in-service training of nursing staff. Journal of advances in medical education &
professionalism, 5(1), 26–32.
Eslamian, J., Moeini, M. and Soleimani, M., (2015). Challenges in nursing continuing education:
A qualitative study. Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research, 20(3), 378.