In a job interview for a staff position, which of the following indicates your knowledge of patient safety?
a. "Will I be able to get overtime hours on your unit?"
b. "If there is an opportunity to work extra shifts, I would really like that."
c. "Is there a strategy in place to reduce the number of overtime hours on the unit?"
d. "I see no reason why I wouldn't be able to work overtime."
ANS: C
Overtime, whether voluntary or mandatory, to fill staff vacancies is seen as a risk to both patients and nurses because it is more likely to lead to compromised decision making and technical skills because of fatigue.
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