title: Work restructuring: the process of redefining roles of patient caregivers.
abstract: Redefining roles of patient caregivers as an element of work restructuring is essential to maintain and/or enhance an organization's efficiency in this competitive health care environment. This process works best when all levels and disciplines within the organization are involved and when meshed with senior management's leadership and vision.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Hines
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Smeltzer
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Galletti
mesh_terms: D017028:Caregivers; D006754:Hospital Restructuring; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009740:Nursing Staff