title: Moving to computerized scheduling--a smooth transition.
abstract: A clear, streamlined decision-making structure smooths the transition from a manual to a computerized scheduling system. Technical advisers, nurse managers and staff nurses worked together to guarantee the project's successful outcomes. A realistic target date was set and everyone was expected to meet the deadline.
authors.affiliation: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Kirkby
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010562:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling Information Systems