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[A new working shift model for anesthesiologists: an analysis 3 years after implementation].

J Maschmann1, M Holderried, G Blumenstock

  • 1Stabsstelle für Medizinische Strukturplanung und Qualitätsmanagement, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Tübingen, Deutschland. jens.maschmann@med.uni-tuebingen.de

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|November 9, 2012
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Summary

A new anesthesiologist shift model achieved fair compliance with European Working Time Directive (EWTD) limits, though staffing levels and opt-out rates varied. Costs per patient contact hour remained stable, despite overall staffing cost increases.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Workforce Optimization

Background:

  • Implementing the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) presents challenges for university hospitals balancing patient care, research, and teaching.
  • Data on meeting EWTD requirements in German university hospitals, particularly in anesthesiology, were previously unavailable.
  • A key consideration was introducing a new shift model without increasing staffing costs for the anesthesiology department.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness of a new anesthesiologist working shift model implemented at the University Hospital of Tübingen (UKT) three years prior.
  • To assess compliance with EWTD regulations, specifically average weekly working time limits (AWWTL) and the 10-hour daily working time limit (10h DWTL).
  • To analyze changes in staffing costs and time spent in patient care (period of anesthetic attendance - PAA) post-implementation.

Main Methods:

  • A new anesthesiology shift model was designed in 2007 and implemented in 2008, utilizing electronic shift planning and working hour documentation.
  • Compliance with EWTD parameters (AWWTL and 10h DWTL) was monitored for 2009 and 2010.
  • Staffing costs, full-time equivalents (FTEs), and PAA were compared between 2007 and 2010 using descriptive analysis and one-way ANOVA.

Main Results:

  • The shift model enabled 84.4% (2009) and 76.0% (2010) of doctors to comply with individual AWWTL limits.
  • Adherence to the 10h DWTL was high, at 84.0% (2009) and 85.9% (2010).
  • Staff costs per FTE and per PAA hour showed non-significant increases, despite a 7.2% rise in total staffing costs between 2007 and 2010.

Conclusions:

  • The new shift model achieved fair compliance with EWTD working time limits, though the target number of doctors was not met.
  • While 10h DWTL violations remained stable, AWWTL violations increased, particularly among non-opt-out voters.
  • Staff costs per PAA hour did not significantly change, but further evaluation of staff satisfaction is warranted.