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Optimizing the use of nursing pool resources

M B Kutash1, D Nelson

  • 1Tampa General Hospital, FL.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|January 1, 1993
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Reorganizing a nursing pool increased available hours and decreased overtime and agency use. This strategic restructuring led to significant cost savings in orientation and improved nursing service flexibility.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Management
  • Healthcare Operations
  • Human Resources in Healthcare

Background:

  • Per diem nursing staff are commonly used to manage fluctuating patient care demands.
  • Traditional nursing pool models may face challenges in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Staffing deficiencies impact the quality and intensity of nursing services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the reorganization of a nursing pool.
  • To evaluate the impact of restructuring on staffing efficiency and cost.
  • To assess the benefits of a reorganized nursing pool model.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a reorganized nursing pool structure.
  • Analysis of available pool hours before and after restructuring.

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  • Tracking of overtime, agency nursing use, and orientation costs.

    • Main Results:

    • Increased availability of nursing pool hours.
    • Reduced reliance on overtime and external agency nurses.
    • Significant cost reductions associated with staff orientation.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing pool reorganization is an effective strategy for enhancing staffing flexibility.
    • Restructuring nursing pools can lead to substantial operational cost savings.
    • Optimized nursing pool management improves resource allocation and reduces financial burdens.