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Improving staffing with a resource management plan

M P Kirkby1, P Dost, C C Holdwick

  • 1St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|November 24, 1998
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Nursing leaders implemented a resource management plan to transition from crisis to proactive operations. This involved changes in staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization for improved nursing unit performance.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Management
  • Healthcare Operations

Background:

  • Healthcare organizations often face challenges in managing resources effectively.
  • Nursing units frequently operate in a reactive crisis mode for staffing and scheduling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a comprehensive resource management plan.
  • To transition nursing operations from a crisis-driven to a proactive model.

Main Methods:

  • Revised department scheduling guidelines.
  • Decentralized daily staffing responsibilities to unit managers.
  • Developed a staffing model for the nursing resource pool.
  • Established ideal position complements for each unit.
  • Utilized computerized databases for resource utilization analysis.

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Main Results:

  • Shifted from crisis to proactive resource management.
  • Improved staffing and scheduling efficiency.
  • Enhanced utilization of nursing resource pool staff.
  • Identified critical staffing indicators for each unit.

Conclusions:

  • The implemented resource management plan successfully shifted nursing operations to a proactive model.
  • Key changes in staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation were crucial for success.
  • This strategic approach enhances overall unit performance and resource optimization.