title: Optimizing the use of nursing pool resources.
abstract: The use of per diem staff is a popular method of meeting staffing deficiencies related to fluctuations in volume and intensity of nursing service. The authors describe the reorganization of a nursing pool. This restructuring resulted in an increase of available pool hours, a decrease in overtime and agency use, and significant savings related to orientation costs.
authors.affiliation: Tampa General Hospital, FL.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Kutash
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D005431:Florida; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006757:Hospital Units; D006769:Hospitals, General; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000078329:Workforce