A forecasted workload and a recommended care standard determine the:
a. staffing pattern.
b. skill mix of the unit.
c. nurse-to-patient ratios.
d. staffing management plan.
A
The staffing management plan provides the structured processes to identify patient needs and then to deliver the staff resources as efficiently and effectively as possible. An effective plan first focuses on stabilizing the unit core staffing. A staffing pattern, or core coverage, is determined through a forecasted workload and a recommended care standard (e.g., hours per patient day).
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