I guess then it’s just my title: In God we trust, but all others must bring data. It just feels frustrating sometimes, also because people actually don’t say they don’t believe you. So if you don’t call me a liar, then why don’t you help or support me?
I would really like it if a more systematic way of identifying, testing and scaling successful innovations was available.
My post are definitely not intended to complain by the way. I am blessed with a great and supportive team and have great partners as well. It’s a genuine interest to understand, learn and improve.
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.