This is the third in a series of posts that have been inspired by the presentation given by Andrew Lansley MP (Shadow Minister for Health) at the Royal Society of Arts on the 28th May 2009.
Efficiency, Effectiveness & Equity go hand in hand in healthcare. Whilst we will look at effectiveness and equity in later posts, the issue of efficiency is one to tackle today. Efficiency in healthcare is, as stated by Andrew, not about cutting budgets dramatically but about doing more with what is available.
Efficiency is therefore about working together across organisations to ensure smooth patient journeys and effective transfers of care and is also about working across organisational boundaries to ensure that care is delivered in the right setting by the most appropriate professional who has rapid access to the right diagnostic facilities and equipment.
The basis of an effiiciency programme starts with a clear definition of the needs of stakeholders and progresses rapidly to implementing changes and improvements, something Amnis has been doing in healthcare for nearly five years. To find out more about what we have been doing and who we are working with contact Ruth Bodman on 0870-446-1002 or email ruthbodman@amnis.uk.com.
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