There are four major types of staffing plans. The centralized method of staff planning refers to which of the following?
a. The schedule is planned based on the core staff.
b. The schedule is planned on each individu-al unit.
c. The schedule is planned by the nurses themselves.
d. The schedule is planned by the nursing service.
ANS: D
A centralized method refers to the nursing service or office making plans that affect the entire organization. Option A is incorrect because it is not a type of scheduling method. Options B and C are incorrect because they refer to other methods.
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