title: Control of Christmas holiday census and staffing.
abstract: Most hospitals experience decreased census during certain holiday periods. The costs related to keeping units open during these periods are major problems for nursing administrators. This article describes a holiday staffing plan that addresses the personal needs of staff and the need to control operations. The same principles may apply at other low census periods such as during summer months, vacation periods, or strikes.
mesh_terms: D006693:Holidays; D006801:Humans; D010557:Personnel Administration, Hospital; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling