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S L Dearholt1, C A Feathers

  • 1Wilmer Eye Care Pavilion, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Nursing Management
|August 1, 1997
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A unit-based committee developed a flexible 10-hour evening shift option. This study details the group process for planning, implementing, and evaluating flexible scheduling in healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Administration
  • Workforce Scheduling

Background:

  • Healthcare organizations face challenges in optimizing staff schedules.
  • Flexible work arrangements are increasingly explored to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Unit-based committees can empower staff in decision-making processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the group process of developing and evaluating a flexible scheduling option.
  • To introduce a 10-hour evening shift as a potential flexible scheduling solution.
  • To provide a model for unit-based committees implementing schedule changes.

Main Methods:

  • Formation of a unit-based scheduling committee.
  • Design and proposal of a 10-hour evening shift.

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  • Description of the group's process encompassing planning, implementation, and evaluation phases.

    • Main Results:

    • A flexible 10-hour evening shift was successfully designed.
    • The committee engaged in a structured group process for schedule development.
    • The study outlines the practical steps involved in implementing such a change.

    Conclusions:

    • Unit-based committees can effectively develop and implement flexible scheduling options.
    • The 10-hour evening shift represents a viable flexible work arrangement.
    • The described group process offers a framework for future scheduling innovations.