Clinic Report: Inside the Medical Facility
Improved Efficiency at Clinic No. 5 Boosts Primary Healthcare Services
At Clinic No. 5 in the city, a new approach to delegating routine functions to mid-level medical staff is yielding significant improvements in the efficiency of healthcare services. This innovative strategy, spearheaded by Clinic Director Altyngul Tabuldina, has led to a surge in the number of patients receiving care from family doctors, nurses, and specialists.
The changes at Clinic No. 5 have resulted in a more efficient use of healthcare resources. Family doctors can now see up to 24 patients per day, a marked increase from the previous 16. This increase in appointment availability is made possible by delegating routine functions to mid-level medical staff, freeing up doctors' time to focus on more complex tasks.
Nurses at Clinic No. 5 have taken on more responsibilities in patient care. They are now responsible for prescribing medications to patients, inputting data, handling patient intake, organizing consultations, and managing access to test results. This new approach has not only streamlined healthcare services but also improved the quality of care.
The new approach also involves setting up an urgent care clinic during clinic hours, increasing the number of patients seeking urgent care by 20.6%. Patients at Clinic No. 5 now have access to their test results when seeing a specialist, further enhancing the quality of care.
Moreover, the need for 4th category emergency service calls has been reduced by 49.4% due to the changes at Clinic No. 5. This reduction in emergency calls indicates that the clinic's services are more effective in managing routine health issues, thereby reducing the need for emergency intervention.
The implementation of these new approaches at Clinic No. 5 has been met with success. The pilot project showed significant improvements in the efficiency of healthcare services, leading to a 51% increase in the total number of patients seen per day by a doctor.
Clinic No. 5 hosts press tours for media representatives to demonstrate these new approaches in primary healthcare. The tour aims to showcase how delegating routine functions to mid-level medical staff can improve efficiency by enabling better organization and structure within care teams.
In conclusion, the changes at Clinic No. 5 provide a promising model for improving the efficiency of primary healthcare services. By delegating routine functions to mid-level medical staff, the clinic has been able to streamline workflows, improve patient care, and reduce the need for emergency services. This innovative approach to primary healthcare delivery is a step towards person-centered care, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care in a more efficient manner.
[1] Health Affairs (2020). Delegating Routine Functions to Mid-Level Medical Staff in Primary Care: A Systematic Review. [2] Journal of Nursing Administration (2021). Delegation in Primary Care: Balancing Teamwork and Workload Distribution.
This innovative strategy at Clinic No. 5, focused on delegating routine functions to mid-level medical staff, has not only boosted the efficiency of healthcare services but also enhanced the quality of care. By taking on additional responsibilities like prescribing medications, managing access to test results, and properly organizing consultations, nurses are contributing to improved health-and-wellness outcomes for patients. Furthermore, the scientific application of this approach, as demonstrated by the reduction in 4th category emergency service calls by 49.4%, suggests that this model could be instrumental in addressing medical-conditions and promoting the overall health of the community.
