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Hospital closure: maintaining staff morale.

M J Barkley1, A Bailey

  • 1Mental Health Service, East Surrey Health Authority.

Health Services Management
|March 10, 1991
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Closing a large psychiatric hospital requires careful management to retain staff and morale. This involves supporting staff in transitioning to new community-based roles during the hospital

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Psychiatric Services
  • Organizational Psychology

Background:

  • Large psychiatric hospitals face closure challenges.
  • Maintaining staff is crucial during service transition.
  • Staff morale and retention are key concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline strategies for managing staff during psychiatric hospital closure.
  • To detail methods for supporting staff in finding new community-based roles.
  • To share experiences from Netherne Hospital's closure process.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive case study approach.
  • Focus on management strategies for staff retention and morale.
  • Emphasis on facilitating staff transition to community mental health services.

Main Results:

  • Successful maintenance of staff numbers and morale during closure.
  • Effective placement of staff into rewarding community roles.
  • Demonstrated a viable model for hospital transition.

Conclusions:

  • Strategic staff management is vital for successful psychiatric hospital closures.
  • Proactive support enhances staff retention and morale during transitions.
  • Community-based services benefit from experienced, well-supported staff.

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