Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global healthcare system has undergone some changes in workload and has faced complicated challenges. Based on the public information provided, the main problem is the shortage of people in hospitals (Turale et al., 2020). The small number of available nurses is forced to overwork, which affects their health and psychological equilibrium (Turale et al., 2020). At the same time, the nursing field can make the most significant contribution to improving this situation through a positive global health intervention. Thus, the apparent solution is to increase the number of vacancies in the abovementioned profession, but this requires several decisions with long-lasting consequences.
First of all, it is required to lower the entry threshold for nursing students. One way would be to lower the entry points to the relevant educational institutions and create additional ice for trainees. Such practices can seriously impact the state budget, but in situations where the lives of both treating staff and patients are at stake, the measures described are necessary. Considering the possible negative consequences, the primary decrease in the quality of services provided, preventive measures can also be taken. A compelling example would be a professional development system, which regularly allows medical staff to improve their skills and theoretical knowledge base. Consequently, the provided solution considers both adverse outcomes and aims for positive global healthcare interventions to occur in a short period.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that the solutions described are not the only right ones and are based on a fundamental analysis of what is happening. Further discussions, suggestions, and practical examples could produce more effective methods of reducing the burden on medical facilities. However, this topic is essential for today’s society because it directly affects the global population. Moreover, if the general public does not discuss this issue, there could be highly negative consequences, directly affecting the people undergoing comprehensive treatment and the institution of medicine as a whole.
Reference
Turale, S., Meechamnan, C., & Kunaviktikul, W. (2020). Challenging times: Ethics, nursing and the COVID‐19 pandemic. International Nursing Review, 67(2), 164-167.