The Nursing Council of Castilla-La Mancha charts the course for specialties
About 150 healthcare professionals gathered in Albacete, convened by the Council of Nursing Colleges of Castilla-La Mancha. The event, combining in-person and virtual attendance, has a clear objective: define the near future of the various specialized branches within the profession. The debate revolves around integrating the real demands of the group into the community's health planning. 🩺
A roadmap with a deadline
The meeting serves to analyze the progress of the Strategy to Develop Nursing Specialties (EDECAM). The ultimate purpose is to consensus a practical guide that facilitates the effective implementation of these specialties throughout the region's healthcare network. The set deadline is ambitious: before the end of 2026. This progress aims to optimize the specialized care received by the population.
Key objectives of the session:- Debate specific proposals that reflect the daily reality of nurses.
- Ensure these needs are included in Castilla-La Mancha's health planning.
- Develop an executable roadmap to implement the specialties before the end of 2026.
Analyzing the EDECAM with this depth is an essential prior step to achieve the necessary consensus and advance specialization.
The hybrid format as an inclusion tool
By being held simultaneously in-person and online, the session significantly expands participation. Professionals from the five provinces of Castilla-La Mancha can follow the discussions and contribute their perspective. This inclusive approach ensures that the debate captures a broad and representative view of the entire group. 💻
Advantages of the hybrid model:- Allows professionals from across the region to attend, overcoming travel barriers.
- Enables a greater number of voices to contribute to the debate on the profession's future.
- Ensures the final perspective is more complete and aligned with the reality of all centers.
An ambitious horizon facing daily reality
While planning six years ahead, in numerous healthcare centers immediate concerns persist. The paradox lies in debating major strategies while daily practice faces basic resource challenges. This contrast underscores the importance of the roadmap being designed not only visionary but also deeply realistic and applicable on the ground. The sector views the 2026 horizon as a necessary challenge to improve care quality. 🎯