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Modernizing the school health workforce. Staff perceptions of a rapid roll‐out redesign programme
Author(s) -
JACK BARBARA A.,
BRAY LUCY,
KIRBY JULIE,
O'BRIEN MARY,
BROWN JEREMY,
SWIFT JULIETTE,
LEIGH RICHARD,
GAVINDALEY ANN
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of nursing management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.925
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1365-2834
pISSN - 0966-0429
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2934.2007.00821.x
Subject(s) - workforce , modernization theory , agency (philosophy) , workforce planning , nursing , workforce development , medicine , business , medical education , public relations , political science , sociology , social science , law
Aims To explore the perceptions of staff participating in an NHS school health workforce modernization rapid roll‐out redesign programme. Background The health and well‐being of children is central to national policy and focuses upon multi‐agency working. As part of the NHS modernization programme, a rapid roll‐out workforce redesign model was developed for the school health workforce and introduced in northern England. Methods An evaluation approach using electronic distributed questionnaires and telephone interviews was utilized. Results Respondents reported that the approach was a valuable and fast way of introducing change to the workforce. Benefits for participants in providing networking opportunities were reported. Limitations of the study Data were collected from one programme and local factors may have influenced the findings. Conclusion The rapid roll‐out approach appears to be a successful way of introducing change to the school health workforce. Implications for nursing management Workforce redesign using a rapid roll‐out approach is a fast and effective approach, additionally providing benefits for staff participating in the process.