title: A flexible approach yields multiple benefits. Assessment of the benefits of flexible shifts.
abstract: 1. Analysis of workload pattern is fundamental to human resource management. 2. Patient centred care demands more static staffing levels. 3. Flexibility in working hours enhances staff retention. 4. Reduced pay costs mean ancillary staff can be employed to fulfil non-nursing duties.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Darlison
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D017748:Time Management; D016526:Workload