Challenges of dimensioning the workforce to the conformation of the health care network
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2021v11i61p4818-4827Keywords:
Human resources management, Health management, Regionalization, Organizational DownsizingAbstract
Objective: This article aims to identify and analyze the challenges posed to the dimensioning of the workforce for the conformation of the Health Care Network (RAS), from the perspective of the organizational arrangements produced in the Unified Health System (SUS), over the years in Brazil. Method: This is a theoretical essay, supported by documentary analysis and non-systematic review of the literature, the regulations and publications of the Ministry of Health, academic and scientific materials. Results: Reveals that several ways of identifying workforce needs are described, however, a method that considers the composition of the RAS and/or regional indicators as parameters in the workforce sizing calculations has not been identified. Conclusion: It is imperative to expand research, disseminate more practical experiences on the subject and develop methodologies for sizing the workforce that consider the systemic integration of RAS services, health needs and the territory.