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Formation of a logic model for improvements in productivity in the field of nursing care

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The logic model for improvements in productivity in the nursing care field aims for improvements in productivity in the nursing care field, such as "1. Retention of nursing care human resources" and "2. Quality improvement of nursing care services", by utilizing technologies such as ICT and home care robot, and by allocating the time created by business improvement and efficiency to direct nursing care business.

  1. Retention of caregivers
    We aim to reduce the workload of employees, reduce overtime hours, and take paid holidays. In addition, we aim to reduce the turnover rate and secure nursing care human resources by using the time generated for human resource development such as training.
  2. Improving the quality of nursing care services
    We aim to improve the quality of long-term care services by using the time created by work improvement and efficiency for direct long-term care work and increasing the time for users and staff to interact.

More information can be found in the following documents.

1. Reasons for Failure to Reach the Ideal State

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There are various Issue in order to realize the reduction of the workload of nursing care staff, the retention of nursing care human resources, and the improvement of nursing care services. According to the revised validation results, it is clear that the Issue is such that the cost of nursing care technology is high, there is anxiety about whether or not nursing care technology can be used well, and there is no need for nursing care technology.

2. Examination of the solution

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In order to solve Issue, we believe that it is important to show the methods, procedures, and effects of our efforts, to develop human resources who are familiar with digital technology, which will be the core of our efforts at the site, and to create a contact point where you can consult about anything at any time, and we have set up means to solve Issue.

3. Implementation of initiatives and dissemination of activities

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It is important for each site to make use of the means to resolve Issue and to implement initiatives. In particular, we expect that the task shift will advance, such as the allocation of digital human resources, the establishment of committees, the clarification of work and the division of roles, the introduction of ICT and home care robot, and the utilization of the care plan data connections system for in-home services. The spread of these initiatives will lead to a decrease in overtime and total work time due to work efficiency.

4. Achievement of the Ideal State

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By utilizing the time generated by efficiency, concrete effects such as an increase in the time spent on the care of users, an increase in the number of paid holidays taken, and the retention of nursing care personnel can be seen. As a result, the effects of improvements in productivity at the nursing care site can be realized, such as a decrease in the turnover rate, progress in the flexibility of personnel allocation, and the securement of quality of care.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Health and Welfare Bureau for the Elderly Elderly Support Division Nursing Care Business efficiency and improvements in productivity Promotion Office
Tel: 03 5253 1111 (ext. 3875)