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Table 4 Implications of health system reforms for the workforce

From: Human resources for health policies: a critical component in health policies

Proposed changes

Implications for workforce (dimensions affected)

Reduced costs and efficiency

Staff planning

Staff distribution

Working conditions

Improved performance

Incentive systems

Work organization

Professional development processes

Training

Equity

Deployment of personnel

Methods for recruiting and retaining staff

Decentralization

Transfer of authority

Skills needed

Changes in the health model

Redefinition of professional roles

Integration of services