Question

What are 6 benefits and risks of using a FIFO delivery system in a healthcare setting.

Answer 1

FIFO (Fly-in Fly-out) delivery system in health care setting access care and shows equity for remote areas.
*Benefits of FIFO-
-Remote area people will get the care without reaching to distances.
-health care providers will stay along with them in remote areas.
-an emergency and full time services are provided to the needy.
-equal importance given to all.
-telehealth and telecare also available under this services.
-clients can save time and money by minimising the travelling.

*Risks of FIFO-
-Services will be rendered by the people who are under training even at the time of stay in FIFO delivery system.
-comparatively costly services with regular health services.
-once they get admit card care will be provided by the health professionals who are present at FIFO.
-All the senior residents may not available.
-lacking of health professinals is common problem.