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Planning alternative delivery systems. An organizational assessment.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|December 1, 1985
Summary
The nursing profession must shift from reactive to proactive strategies in healthcare management. Nurse executives need new approaches for efficient, quality patient care amid economic constraints and changing systems.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Administration
- Health Economics
Background:
- Historically, the nursing profession and healthcare industry operated reactively.
- Retrospective reimbursement models fostered a reactive approach to analysis and management in hospitals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the necessity for nurse executives to adopt a proactive stance.
- To address the challenges posed by the prospective reimbursement system.
- To guide the development of strategies for efficient and quality patient care delivery.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of healthcare reimbursement systems (retrospective vs. prospective).
- Examination of the impact of economic constraints on nursing management.
- Strategic planning for adapting to environmental changes in healthcare.
Main Results:
- The prospective reimbursement system mandates a proactive management approach for nurse executives.
- Economic constraints necessitate innovative strategies for efficient patient care.
- Successful strategies require adaptability to current and future healthcare environments.
Conclusions:
- Nurse executives must transition to proactive management to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.
- Developing adaptive strategies is crucial for maintaining quality patient care under economic pressure.
- Forecasting and strategic planning are essential for the future of nursing and healthcare management.