Table 3 Past and current strategies to mitigate health worker migration consequences
From: A mixed-methods study of health worker migration from Jamaica
Scope | Strategy |
|---|---|
Global | • Health Worker Migration Initiative/WHO Global Code of Practice on International Recruitment of Health Workers |
Caribbean-wide | • Managed Migration Program o Nurses Homecoming Program o Health and tourism model o Caribbean-Canadian program • Return of Qualified Nationals program |
Jamaica-destination countries | • Circular migration program (Jamaica-United States of America) |
National | • Bonding • Increased public sector wages • Increased enrolment, updated curricula, increased professional development for nurses • Other improved incentives |