The organizational model of the Research Unit of Health Professions: the experience at the hospital of Alessandria

Abstract

Aim: Promote and enhance the path created to establish an organizational model of the Research Unit of the Healthcare Professions that is effective for increasing scientific production. Methods: The benchmarking techniques used make it possible to create a standard of excellence by comparing the performance achieved at the various decision-making levels of the system, evaluating the correct use of resources and, if necessary, undertaking changes in health policies. Results: Benchmarking activities were carried out in the organizational, training and research areas between the Research Units of the Health Professions present in Italy and adapted to the business context. Training and insertion paths for URPS personnel, activation phases of the company network, insertion of the students of the nursing degree course in clinical studies, collaborations with other bodies, dissemination of engagement and fundraising techniques have been defined. Conclusions: The defined paths have allowed the establishment of an organizational model of the Research Unit of the Healthcare Professions with the vision of becoming an attractive reference center for nursing research and all Healthcare Professions.