There are different philosophies here of course, but from my perspectives hospital staff time required to set everything up (including training etc), and international staff time, should be treated as costs, while hospital workload improvements and improved hospital or patient costs should be treated as benefits. Among other things, that is because the benefits are somewhat speculative while the costs are more certain.
Sorry for a delayed response. But indeed you are right abou this. However, the costs at the hospital staff for availing staff is actually very low. Typically it is 20-30 people for 1 day, the costs are negligible in relation to the 10 year total costs. Moreover in-service training is part and parcel of every nurses job and part of the hospitals responsibilities. That is why we have not counted it so far.
In the coming months we expect to have a proper assessment of the impact on workload and costs and can more clearly describe it as a benefit. Initial results from one hospital indicate that IMPALA is leading to a significant cost-reduction. Will keep you posted about developments.
There are different philosophies here of course, but from my perspectives hospital staff time required to set everything up (including training etc), and international staff time, should be treated as costs, while hospital workload improvements and improved hospital or patient costs should be treated as benefits. Among other things, that is because the benefits are somewhat speculative while the costs are more certain.
Hi Ian,
Sorry for a delayed response. But indeed you are right abou this. However, the costs at the hospital staff for availing staff is actually very low. Typically it is 20-30 people for 1 day, the costs are negligible in relation to the 10 year total costs. Moreover in-service training is part and parcel of every nurses job and part of the hospitals responsibilities. That is why we have not counted it so far.
In the coming months we expect to have a proper assessment of the impact on workload and costs and can more clearly describe it as a benefit. Initial results from one hospital indicate that IMPALA is leading to a significant cost-reduction. Will keep you posted about developments.