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Workload and workforce planning: developing a learning toolkit.

Mairi Kellagher¹, Jacqui Simpson, Betty Flynn

¹NHS West of Scotland.

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|May 4, 2010

Summary

A new learning toolkit supports nursing and midwifery workload and workforce planning (NMWWP) in Scotland. This practical resource aids senior charge nurses and managers in effective staff resource management.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Nursing Workforce Planning
Midwifery Workforce Planning

Background:

Previous article detailed consensus tools for nursing and midwifery workload and workforce planning (NMWWP) in Scotland.
A national education and training program was established for staff utilizing these NMWWP tools.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a practical, work-based learning toolkit for NMWWP.
To support senior charge nurses, midwives, and nurse managers in effective staff resource management.

Main Methods:

Development of a flexible, practical, work-based learning toolkit.
Partnership between the NMWWP programme and NHS Education for Scotland.

Main Results:

The NMWWP learning toolkit is available for use in NHS boards.
The toolkit is designed for senior charge nurses, aspiring senior nurses, and nurse managers.

Conclusions:

The NMWWP learning toolkit provides a valuable resource for enhancing staff management.
Effective implementation of the toolkit can improve nursing and midwifery workforce planning.