Beyond the workforce training pipeline: Embracing the meandering stream of “whole of life” and career to strengthen the retention of health professionals rurally

Overview

Title: Beyond the workforce training pipeline: Embracing the meandering stream of “whole of life” and career to strengthen the retention of health professionals rurally

Publish date: 2020

Journal: Journal of Integrated Care

Authors: Colbran, R., Ramsden, R., Edwards, M., O’Callaghan, E., & Karlson, D.

Summary

Using its 30 years’ experience in recruitment and retention of remote and rural health professionals, RDN authors posited that rural health workforce retention requires adopting a life-stage career approach for better policy targeting, workforce planning, and incentives, while embracing modern career pathways and celebrating commitment to rural community service.

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