A schedule must be created for labor and delivery with a set staff mix for every shift. Which type of staffing is best for a nursing unit that experiences peak workload hours?
1. Block staffing
2. Creative scheduling
3. Flexible scheduling
4. Self-staffing
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Explanation: 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 because of peak workload hours during the day. Creative scheduling is
the distribution of all staff based on overall data on actual patient care needs. Flexible
scheduling combines 8- and 12-hour shifts and presents a challenge to the nurse managers.
Self-staffing and scheduling is a staffing model whereby managers and their staff completely
manage staffing and schedules.
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