FICM welcomes the plan, but an increased number of critical care beds is an inadequate solution without the properly trained workforce to cover them
Workforce
In 2018 the FICM ran a survey of its membership to understand the complex picture behind the UK’s critical care bed capacity
Leadership is based on forging relationships through conversations, and for providing overall direction of where the organisation is heading
The focus for managers acting as leaders is on preventing the need for their teams to call on their resilience
The leadership style in organisations which is required to enhance the opportunity for everyone to perform at their peak
Personal control over oneself and responses to people and events
Strengthening the resilience of teams helps them overcome daily challenges, and keeps them on track whilst continuing to perform at a high level
The capability of the workforce to be flexible and adaptive enough to respond positively and effectively to internal and external pressures
Coping with and becoming stronger as a result of experiencing and dealing with difficult events is a key skill for those working in critical care
WICM's main areas of work include mentoring, supporting Return to Work, and developing Emerging Leadership