Hello colleagues,
I am wondering if anyone knows anywhere that allocates women and
midwives according to benchmark (and if there is a benchmark written
anywhere) figures of one to one care in active labour and four women and
babies (that is eight people) to one midwife within post natal ward
care.
Apart from Jean Ball's work, has anyone any articles, research
information etc about the appropriate/ideal allocation within a hospital
setting? This is separate from the midwifery model of care and
caseload issue.
All leads, comments, articles recommended gratefully received.
warmly, Carolyn
Carolyn Hastie
Midwifery Educator
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