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The role of nursing coordinators within care management sub-directorates
Authors
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Nicolas Ramirez Aguilera
Hospital Clínico Félix Bulnes
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4461-6977
Abstract
Objective: This reflection aimed to explore, based on the existing scientific evidence, the functions and attributes of the nurse coordinator's role in hospital care. Development: In Chile, nursing management for hospital care in medium- and high-complexity establishments is regulated by general administrative standard No. 19 through the exempt resolution 1127, 2007. More than 15 years after its implementation, some inequalities have been detected in its structure, as well as high heterogeneity in the functions that have been amended through the norm that regulates them. There is no consensus regarding the structure of nursing roles, whether at the international or national level; this includes the role of nursing coordinators within care management sub-directorates. This reflection reveals the divergence that exists among the structures of Nursing and the definitions related to nursing coordination, a fundamental aspect of governance in Nursing. Leadership style, motivation, effective communication, support, and knowledge of complex systems can determine the characteristics of nursing coordinators. Conclusions: The definition and functions of the nursing coordination role are divergent. Currently, the structures are dissimilar among hospital facilities. It is suggested that a general organizational structure is developed from a central level and universalized to all nursing sub-directorates, considering differences according to the service portfolios, complexity, and specialty of hospitals in Chile.
Keywords:
Nursing, Nurse's Role, Leadership, Health ManagementReferences
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