Making the most of an essential resource. Using skill mix for the benefit of staff and patients.
1. For skill mix to be an attractive commodity in the internal market, clinical managers need to adopt a systematic approach to human resource management. 2. Lewin's change theory offers direction to clinical managers who need to adopt a rational approach to skill mix management. 3. Clinical managers need to adopt a variety of managerial roles and respond proactively to the changes in service provision by promoting an understanding of the importance of a balanced, innovative and empowered skilled workforce.
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D002983:Clinical Competence; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006280:Health Workforce; D006801:Humans; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D011787:Quality of Health Care