The unpredictability of the labor and delivery area requires a set staff mix for every shift. Which type of staffing pattern should the manager use to ensure this mix?
1. Block staffing
2. Creative scheduling
3. Flexible scheduling
4. Self-staffing
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Rationale 1: Block staffing is scheduling a set staff mix for every shift so that adequate staff is available at all times. This staffing is commonly used in areas such as labor and delivery and the emergency care unit.
Rationale 2: Staffing for this unit is likely to be rather repetitive and predictable rather than creative.
Rationale 3: Flexible scheduling combines shifts of differing lengths and presents a challenge to nurse managers. It is not as predictable and set as block scheduling.
Rationale 4: Self-staffing and scheduling is a staffing model whereby managers and their staff completely manage staffing and schedules. This could potentially be done following a block staffing outline but can follow other staffing schedules as well.
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