Beyond Hospital to Community: Exploring the competencies of Community health professionals
Care Continuum
Workforce Transformation
Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
Explore core competencies for community health professionals and inform practices to transform community care. Competencies identified will inform future curricula and support healthcare transition from hospital to community settings.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Workforce Transformation, Care Continuum, Job Redesign, Trans-Disciplinary, Inter-Disciplinary, Population Health, Preventive Care, Community Health
About this Content
Aims
Explore core competencies for community health professionals and inform practices to transform community care.
Background
Shift in healthcare towards community-based management requires transdisciplinary competencies for effective care delivery.
Methods
Conducted focus groups and surveys; identified 57 sub-competencies, with 45 rated essential by 60% of respondents. Developed strategies for competency-building.
Results
Identified key competencies for community health professionals; top-rated learning approaches included communities of practice and cross-disciplinary case discussions.
Conclusion
Competencies identified will inform future curricula and support healthcare transition from hospital to community settings.
Lessons Learnt
Flexibility during challenges, such as transitioning focus groups online during the pandemic, is vital.
Additional Information
Funded by CAPE; focus on transdisciplinary teams to enhance care for community residents.
Keywords
Community Health, Core Competencies, 3 Beyonds
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Heidi Tan Siew Khoon |
Project Member(s) | Goo Lay Kian |
Connect with this contributor!
Heidi Tan - heidi_tan@ttsh.com.sg