Demonstrating the value of health visiting.
Concern over levels of public expenditure, introduction of private sector ideology and the accompanying push for improved value for money mean that NHS professionals are having to demonstrate their worth against substitution by lesser-skilled--and lower paid--staff, writes Jane Lightfoot. Here she examines the heated debates over skill mix and suggests ways in which health visiting could demonstrate the added value trained, qualified practitioners offer NHS community health care services.
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D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D011787:Quality of Health Care