親愛的同事：

全球的護士每天都在從事著健康護理的創新活動，期待提高病人照顧的結果和減少健康系統的運行成本是推動這些活動進行的動力。 這些自發的活動已經在病人的健康狀況，公眾的健康狀況和健康系統的良好運行方面取得了明顯的進步。然而，護士在這些方面的貢獻卻很少被認同，被宣傳。這就 是為什么ICN選擇護理事業的創新作為2009年國際護士節的主題。

我們生活在一個不斷變化中的世界，這是我們的現實，也是我們的機遇和 挑戰。作為護士，我們的機遇是，為全體人民創造一個不同的世界。這是有史以來最好的機會。我們領導著專業領域的臨床教學，例如糖尿病學，心理健康學和風濕 病學。人們通常覺得很難接觸到這些領域的根本，而護士正是這些領域健康服務的第一接觸者。

專業知識、護理研究和傳統護理服務為護士奠定了 成為健康服務創新中心的基礎。但是，創新必須結合其持久性才能使我們的工作得到長足的發展。護士的解釋代表了在解決現在和未來的全球健康挑戰的一個關鍵點 ——挑戰來自于人口老齡化、艾滋病、結核病、瘧疾和越來越多的難以消除的疾病，例如貧困、不合理的財務分配和勞動力短缺。全球的健康照顧圍繞著努力提供合 理的、安全的和有效的健康服務，同時有效的控制成本來進行，這是創新活動的基本需求。

在現在的財力物力資源短缺、持續的變化和知識不斷的延伸中，創新確實是一個前景。企業和政府正在全力投資這個領域。我們也必須投資，來發展我們的專業并提高我們的服務和質量。

我們希望今年的國際護士節主題能夠幫助你們提高和分享護理創新的發展。祝你們成功并祝2009年國際護士節快樂！

真誠的

Hiroko Minami                          David C. Benton

主席                                   首席執行官

（霍聰 譯）

附：英文件

DELIVERING QUALITY, SERVING COMMUNITIES:

NURSES LEADING CARE INNOVATIONS

INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2009

Dear Colleagues,

Nurses worldwide are engaged in innovative activities on a daily basis; activities motivated by the desire to improve patient care outcomes and the need to reduce costs to the health system. Many of these initiatives have resulted in significant improvements in the health of patients, populations and health systems. However, the nursing contribution to health care innovation is seldom recognised, publicised or shared among nursing and the wider public. That is why ICN has chosen to shine the spotlight on nursing innovation for the 2009 International Nurses Day kit.

We live in a world that is constantly changing. Such is our reality, our challenge and our

opportunity − our opportunity, as nurses, to make a significant difference to the world’s

people. We have never been in a better position to do so. We are heading up specialized clinics in such areas as diabetes, mental health and rheumatology. And we are fast becoming the first and primary point of contact for health services, often for people who find it difficult to access the mainstream. Expert knowledge and the nursing research that underpins this knowledge are at the heart of many of our new roles, as well as the basis for traditional nursing care. But it isthe combination of innovation and vitality that allows our work to take flight.

Novel solutions by nurses represent a vital element in efforts to address current and future global health challenges – challenges such as aging populations, HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, an increase in noncommunicable diseases, poverty, inadequate resources and workforce shortages. The need for innovative solutions has never been greater as health care environments globally struggle to provide equitable, safe and effective health services, while at the same time containing costs.

Within today’s context of scarce resources, continuous change and expanding knowledge, innovation is truly an expectation. The business sector and governments are among those investing heavily in this area. We must invest too − to advance our practice, and improve care and outcomes.

We hope this IND kit will assist you in promoting and sharing nursing innovations. Best

wishes for success and enjoyment on International Nurses Day 2009!.

Sincerely,

Hiroko Minami                              David C. Benton

President                                   Chief Executive Officer