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Measuring the effects of a self-scheduling committee
1United States Air Force Nurse Corp, Cannon Air Force Base, Clovis, New Mexico, USA.
Nursing Management
|September 1, 1995
Summary
A self-scheduling committee was studied for its effects on hospital staff, including nurses and non-clinical personnel. The study details administrative guidelines, challenges, and outcomes of tailored unit-specific work hours.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
- Nursing Administration
Background:
- Implementing flexible work schedules is a growing trend in healthcare.
- Staff satisfaction and retention are critical in healthcare settings.
- Previous research has explored various scheduling models with mixed results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a self-scheduling committee on staff members within a healthcare setting.
- To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of unit-specific, tailored work hours.
- To identify administrative and organizational factors influencing self-scheduling implementation.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted involving a self-scheduling committee.
- Participants included nurses and non-patient care staff.
- Work hours were customized based on individual unit requirements.
Main Results:
- The study examined administrative and organizational guidelines.
- Challenges encountered during the implementation were documented.
- Evaluation results of the self-scheduling system were analyzed.
Conclusions:
- Self-scheduling committees can be a viable option for optimizing staff hours.
- Tailored, unit-specific scheduling requires careful administrative oversight.
- Further research is needed to explore long-term impacts on staff and patient care.