Title: Efficiency
Course: Health Management, Ethics and Research - Ethiopia (Full)

Efficiency

Healthcare management involves getting things done using human, financial and material resources so that the goal of improving the health of the community can be achieved. Efficiency is a measure of how well the health sector is using its resources to achieve that goal. If money and materials are being used well and there is little wastage, then you are working efficiently. If costs are too high or materials are being wasted, then your activity is inefficient. Efficiency involves doing things right, using resources wisely and with a minimum of waste.

Health Post A has received an anti-malarial drug with only one month's shelf life remaining. It expires after one month having served only a few people. Is this an efficient use of resources?

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No. In this case there is a waste of resources.