Application of research and information to human resources policies: regional goals for the Americas

Mandelli, Marcos; Rigoli, Felix

doi:10.1590/S0080-623420150000800022

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Application of research and information to human resources policies: regional goals for the Americas

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ABSTRACT

Objective

Report experiences involving the use of research and information systems to support national human resources policies through benchmarking between different countries, with comparisons over time and between similar countries or regions.

Method

In 2007, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) promoted a set of goals for all the countries in the Americas to improve the situation of health human resources, using a uniform methodology and research process carried out by Observatories of Human Resources.

Results

The analysis focused on the progress made in relation to the main challenges in the Southern Cone countries, with a special emphasis on Brazil, noting improvements in the distribution of professionals in the regions.

Conclusion

These experiences showed how research and the use of information systems can stimulate the expansion of good practices in the training, retention and development of the health workforce in the Americas.

Health Human Resources; Health Personnel; Health Policy; Information Systems

Goals/Countries	Argentina	Brazil	Paraguay	Uruguay
1. HR density ratio - 25 professionals/10,000 inhabitants	100	100	100	100
2. PHC physicians exceeding 40% of the total medical workforce	100	76.3	51	83.3
3. Existence of PHC teams, including community health workers	89	91.4	81.4	12.9
4. Qualified nurse/physician ratio of 1:1	21	90	93	33

Goals/Countries	Argentina	Brazil	Paraguay	Uruguay
5. Existence of an HRH unit responsible for policies and programs, strategic directions and negotiation with other sectors	85	93.7	79.4	100
6. 50% reduction of the gap in the distribution of health personnel between urban and rural zones by 2015	No comparative information	50	No comparative information	Not measured
7. 70% of the PHC health workforce to have public health and intercultural skills	89	Not measured	66.6	Not measured
8. Training of 70% of the non-medical workforce	Not measured	Not measured	61.2	Not measured
9. 30% of the PHC workforce to be recruited in the community	Not measured	90	93	33

Goals/Countries	Argentina	Brazil	Paraguay	Uruguay
10. Adoption of the International Code of Practice or development of ethical norms on the international recruitment of health workers^*	Not measured	50	Not measured	100
11. Policy of self-sufficiency in meeting HRH needs	60	50	50	100
12. Mutual agreements and implementation of mechanisms for the recognition of professionals trained abroad	100	100	100	100

Goals/Countries	Argentina	Brazil	Paraguay	Uruguay
13. Reduction of precarious employment by 50%	Not applicable*	Not applicable*	47	100
14. Adoption of protection policies for health workers that include programs to reduce work-related diseases and injuries	33	75	50	100
15. Managerial training, including ethics, for at least 60% of public health personnel to prepare them for competence	83	100	83	100
16. Creation of effective negotiation mechanisms and legislation to prevent, mitigate or resolve labor conflicts and ensure essential services	100	100	75	100

Goals/Countries	Argentina	Brazil	Paraguay	Uruguay
17. Reorientation of training toward PHC in at least 80% of health sciences schools and incorporation of strategies to train multi-professionals	8	77	42.3	100
18. At least 80% of health sciences schools to adopt specific programs to attract and train students from underserved populations, with an emphasis on low-income communities and indigenous populations	Not measured	Not measured	25	100
19. Attrition rate in schools of medicine and nursing not to exceed 20%	Not measured	91.8	57	67
20. 70% of training institutions be accredited by a recognized body^*	100	100	22.8	100

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[1] Correspondence Addressed to: Marcos Mandelli. SEN Lote 19. CEP 70800-400 – Brasília, DF, Brazil. marcosmandelli@gmail.com