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Developing and supporting expansion of the nurse's role

M Higgins1

  • 1Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Thanet Healthcare NHS Trust, Margate.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 5, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This study details nurse role expansion to reduce junior doctor hours, aligning with the Calman Report. Training programs were developed and audited to assess their impact on healthcare workforce adjustments.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Practice
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • The Calman Report (Department of Health, 1991) recommended reducing junior doctors' working hours to improve patient safety and training.
  • Existing healthcare structures faced challenges in implementing these recommendations effectively.
  • Expansion of nursing roles was identified as a potential solution to address service demands and doctor workload.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an initiative aimed at complying with the Calman Report's recommendations.
  • To detail the development of training programs supporting expanded nursing roles.
  • To audit the impact of these training programs and role expansions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the Calman Report (DoH 1991) recommendations.
  • Development of specific training curricula for nurses undertaking expanded roles.
  • Implementation of an audit to evaluate the effectiveness of the training and role expansion.

Main Results:

  • The initiative successfully expanded the scope of nursing practice.
  • Training programs were found to be a key component in facilitating this expansion.
  • The audit provided data on the effects of these changes on junior doctor hours and service delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Expanding the role of nurses is an effective strategy for reducing junior doctors' hours.
  • Well-structured training programs are crucial for successful implementation of expanded nursing roles.
  • This initiative offers a model for other healthcare systems seeking to comply with workload recommendations.

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