Search Tag: Healthcare Workforce
2025 10 Mar
The shortage of anaesthetists poses significant challenges in healthcare. Potential short- and long-term solutions, oriented to ensure adequate patient care and safety are the topic of this article. It is becoming increasingly challenging for the directors of anaesthesia services and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) to complete work shifts by...Read more
2024 17 Dec
The pursuit of equity in healthcare is not merely a moral imperative; it is a strategic necessity for improving outcomes across diverse patient populations. To achieve this, organisations must adopt long-term, holistic strategies that address systemic barriers and inequities in early talent development. By focusing on education, mentorship and...Read more
2024 29 Nov
Discover how visionary leadership and skilled talent are transforming healthcare. This issue explores AI-driven care, digital health tools, leadership frameworks, and innovation shaping the future of patient outcomes and organisational success. Read more
2024 23 May
Patient harm is not just a statistic; it represents real individuals whose lives have been adversely affected by preventable errors within healthcare systems. In Europe, this issue is significant, with statistics indicating that as many as one in every ten patients experience harm while receiving services in hospitals. Moreover, up to 40% of patients...Read more
2024 28 Mar
The top supplier of nurses globally, the Philippines is hit with a shortage of nurses at home. Retention strategies could involve creating a positive working environment that boosts nurses’ work satisfaction and career development The Philippines has been known as a major – if not the largest – exporter of nurses globally. It was estimated...Read more
2024 15 Feb
The Belgian EU presidency is actively laying the groundwork for a future EU health workforce strategy, seeking to intensify efforts beyond the minimal Council conclusions on this matter from 2010. Addressing the challenges faced by the EU's health workforce is a top priority for the Belgian presidency, with an eye towards establishing...Read more
2023 24 Aug
In an era characterised by unprecedented medical advancements, healthcare stands on the cusp of transformation. As we marvel at breakthroughs in diagnostics, treatments, and technology, we must also turn our attention to how we prepare the healthcare workforce of today and tomorrow. This imperative has led us to explore the untapped potential of educational...Read more
2023 24 Aug
In an era characterised by unprecedented medical advancements, healthcare stands on the cusp of transformation. As we marvel at breakthroughs in diagnostics, treatments, and technology, we must also turn our attention to how we prepare the healthcare workforce of today and tomorrow. This imperative has led us to explore the untapped potential of educational...Read more
2023 19 Jul
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) is pleased to announce the speakers for the plenary sessions of the 46 th World Hospital Congress in Lisbon, Portugal, on 25–27 October 2023. On day 1 of the programme, the plenary session will address key issues and opportunities for leaders in the healthcare sector with a session called ‘ Contemporary...Read more