Healthcare organizations have used numerous strategies to resolve the nursing shortage. Which of these strategies has been least successful?
1. Use of mandatory overtime
2. Use of float staff
3. Teaching staff how to cope with inadequate staffing
4. Use of unlicensed assistive personnel
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Explanation: 1. Use of mandatory overtime has become a common strategy for handling the staffing shortage, and one that has had serious consequences affecting ability to work, health of staff, retention, quality, and safety.
2. Use of float staff is a strategy that has had some success in helping relieve shortages.
3. Teaching staff how to cope with inadequate staffing does not supply additional staff, but does help staff make the best use of resources available.
4. This has been a strategy that has met some resistance, but can be helpful if used with planning and education of staff.
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