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Developing from within: ensuring the ambulatory emergency care workforce is fit for purpose
Claire Thurgate1,2, Sue Holmes3,4
1Canterbury Christ Church University.
Nursing Management (Harrow, London, England : 1994)
|October 29, 2015
Summary
A new in-house training program for registered nurses in ambulatory care was developed. This work-based learning package proved beneficial for nurses, healthcare providers, and educational institutions.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Education
- Ambulatory Care Services
Background:
- Emergency healthcare services are undergoing significant transformation.
- Evolving health economies necessitate adaptable and effective patient-centered care models.
- Ambulatory care services are expanding to meet these changing demands.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and implement a bespoke, in-house, work-based learning package for registered nurses specializing in ambulatory care.
- To ensure the nursing workforce is adequately prepared for the demands of modern ambulatory care settings.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and impact of this novel training approach.
Main Methods:
- A collaborative partnership between a healthcare trust and a local university.
- Development of a customized, work-based learning curriculum focused on ambulatory care.
- Delivery of the program by experienced practice experts to registered nurses.
Main Results:
- Positive outcomes were observed for the participating nurses, including enhanced skills and confidence.
- The healthcare trust benefited from a more competent and prepared nursing workforce.
- The university partnership fostered a successful model for academic-practice collaboration.
Conclusions:
- In-house, work-based learning packages are effective for developing specialized nursing skills in ambulatory care.
- This collaborative model offers mutual benefits for healthcare providers and educational institutions.
- Further development is recommended to optimize the program for broader implementation.
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