The committee is tasked to submit its recommendations by November 30, 2023 (representative image)
This model aims to improve the quality of nursing care for patients while promoting the clinical skills of nursing students
The AIIMS Delhi government has decided to implement an integrated model of nursing education and service delivery at the premier medical institute. The Indian Nursing Council, through its letter dated April 4, 2019, had approved the adoption of an innovative approach: the integration of nursing education and service delivery (dual role).
This model aims to improve the quality of nursing care for patients while promoting the clinical skills of nursing students. This initiative is also expected to optimize the use of nursing cadres in both academic and clinical settings, an official said.
Several institutions, including the College of Nursing, CMC Vellore, and St. John College of Nursing, SJMCH, Bangalore, have successfully implemented a similar model, demonstrating its potential to bridge the gap between theory and practice, nursing standards to increase and make efficient use of nursing staff in various roles within the healthcare domain. “In light of these successful implementations, AIIMS, Delhi has decided to proactively explore the possibility of adopting the Integrated Nursing Education and Service Model. To evaluate the feasibility and modalities of this implementation, the government has constituted a special committee composed of key stakeholders,” said Dr. M. Srinivas, the director of the institute.
The mandate of the committee includes reviewing the Indian Nursing Council notification on Integration of Nursing Education and Services (Dual Role). It will also study the experiences and outcomes of institutions that have already implemented a similar model and assess the potential benefits and challenges of implementing the Integrated Nursing Education and Service Model at AIIMS Delhi.
The committee will also formulate a comprehensive proposal for the integration of nursing education and services within the AIIMS Delhi framework. It will also recommend strategies for effective implementation of the model, taking into account the unique context of AIIMS Delhi.
The committee is tasked to submit its recommendations by November 30, 2023. Dr. Rima Dada, professor in charge of the media cell, said: “This groundbreaking model aims to improve the quality of nursing care provided to patients while promoting nurses’ clinical skills. students. It is expected that this initiative will also optimize the use of nursing frameworks in both academic and clinical settings.”
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