title: Self-scheduling in five med/surg units. A comparison.
abstract: As part of an Enhanced Professional Practice Model, self-scheduling was implemented in five medical/ surgical units. Each unit had varying degrees of success. The five factors that influenced successful implementation-committee structure, staff education, negotiation skills, guidelines and managerial support-are discussed.
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hoffart
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authors.lastname: Willdermood
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D015397:Program Evaluation