on 24/2/07 9:26 pm, Lindsey Hall at [log in to unmask] wrote:

> Dear all
> 
> When talking about managing an OH service (or any other professional
> service probably), for me, there are a few key requirements:
> 1) Clarity of vision of what your service needs to achieve for the
> business that employs it
> 2) The ability to communicate and deliver that vision
> 3) People management
> 4) Knowledge of your subject.
> I would therefore echo Jeremy's comment of a few days ago. The best
> person to run a service is the best manager regardless of their
> professional background. Nursing and medicine are distinct professions -
> as is management. Management isn't simply something you are good at just
> because of a particular professional background.
> 
> Lindsey 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Frank Oakes
> Sent: 24 February 2007 20:13
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Value of a nurse led service
> 
> 
> Interesting.  I suppose it depends on the doctor or the nurse and the
> service being offered.  I think we should be equally able to run a
> service, should being the operative word.  As for running an OH
> business, I would imagine that most doctors would have an advantage as
> most OHP's have come from GP practice and what it takes to run them.  I
> can hear all the nurses screaming now, calm down, I run my own business
> and I am a nurse.  Both parties are obviously biased though I can vouch
> that both are in my experience better than a safety led service.  At
> least we have an understanding of each others professional requisites.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Frank
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Sarah Holton
> Sent: 24 February 2007 19:36
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Value of a nurse led service
> 
> May i politely suggest this forum is slightly biased as mainly nurses on
> it. If you want the answer doctor led or a list of reasons why doctors
> can run the service better - put it on ALAMA or ANHOPS websites.
> 
> Funnily enough my personal opinion is it should be DOCTOR led.....
> 
> but then i'm a doctor!
> 
> 
> 
> Quoting Lynda Spear <[log in to unmask]>:
> 
>> Hi
>> 
>> i worked for National Britannia for 7.5 yrs, the OH division was set
>> up by 2 leaders in OH and we were mainly autonomous.
>> 
>> having said that could refer to Physician if needed which wasnt very
>> often but was a good resource!
>> 
>> Its then quite hard working with a DR and feeling should I refer
>> this on because I can or should i make the decision and be
>> responsible for the outcome.
>> 
>> nurses are more cost effective and can I be so bold to say more
>> intouch with people on the ground?
>> 
>> Nurse led all the way, better service to our clients!!
>> 
>> Good luck
>> 
>> Lynda
>>> As an Occupational Health nurse I am confident that there is value in
> 
>>> nurse led Occupational Health Service provision! I am interested in
>>> the group members' feelings on whether a nurse is best to be the lead
> 
>>> for OH in an organization and why? OH Department members are
>>> accountable to a wide selection of Heads of Service - does the
>>> discipline matter?
>>> 
>>> Sandy
>>> 
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> 

> 
Absolutely!!!!

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