Yes, I like to think that I'm
big on "spreading the word", myself.
I'm pretty big on collaboration, and sharing the wealth (of experience, information) as well.
But sadly, I don't always have too much time for in-depth studies, explanations and worked examples these days ... since I'm no longer being paid for my efforts.
Your point about "reinventing the wheel" is valid, and well taken. But what if a guy struggling on in splendid isolation actually comes up with a "better way"?
In other words, if Pioneer H comes up with (or already
has come up with) a better way than Pioneers A,B,C
et al, are we to be too proud to adopt it (assuming, of course, that we eventually come to hear about it)?
Back in the days I was referring to (that is, the pre-internet
etc. era, and usually in semi-remote locations), we didn't really have a whole lot of choice. Problems were presented, or they arose ... we got on and sorted them out.
Lastly, fundamentally I'm not entirely "sold" on the idea of "Equipment Libraries" by the way. It may not be the
panacea that some would have us believe. Let's start by asking the question:-
"What's wrong with Wards and Departments having (and hopefully, looking after) their
own kit"?
Earlier on you mentioned "drivers". To be honest, I suspect that one of the main drivers behind "Equipment Libraries" in the NHS is that someone thought (and no doubt continues to hope) that they may get away with having only seventy-five infusion pumps (say), rather than a hundred. The bottom line being, as usual it's all about money. Saving a few bob.
... not really interested in this aspect.
It's the whole
point of it!
Eg, having sufficient serviceable infusion pumps (for example) available when called for.
Surely "how the workplace is organised" is a secondary consideration? When it comes to "Equipment Libraries", any old back room that has become vacant can be pressed into service (and generally are). At the end of the day, it's only a
store ... albeit usually (hopefully?) with a few extra power sockets.
