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Absentee patterns among OR staff. Identifying aspects of the problem
D Ragsdale1, E L Burns, S Houston
1Texas Woman's University College of Nursing, Houston.
AORN Journal
|May 1, 1991
Summary
Hospital absenteeism is a major concern. This study suggests rewarding good attendance and exploring cost-effective staffing, potentially hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) over Surgical Technicians (STs) for Operating Rooms (ORs).
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Administration
- Human Resources in Healthcare
Background:
- Hospital absenteeism among nursing personnel presents significant challenges for administrators.
- Clear, consistently administered attendance policies are crucial for managing staff presence.
- Current strategies focus on rewarding good attendance and fostering professional attitudes towards absenteeism.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the ongoing concern of hospital absenteeism.
- To explore strategies for rewarding good attendance among nursing staff.
- To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different staffing models in Operating Rooms (ORs).
Main Methods:
- Preliminary study examining absenteeism parameters and potential interventions.
- Analysis of cost-effectiveness between Registered Nurses (RNs) and Surgical Technicians (STs) for OR staffing.
Main Results:
- Findings suggest that rewarding good attendance may be beneficial.
- The study indicates potential cost savings by employing RNs instead of STs in ORs.
Conclusions:
- Reinforcing professional attitudes towards attendance is important.
- Hiring RNs may be a more cost-effective staffing solution for ORs compared to STs.
- Further investigation into attendance policies and staffing models is warranted.