An equitable nursing assignment structure.
An inconsistent nursing assignment structure increases unsafe nursing care situations and patient and staff litigation. Using a holistic perspective when scheduling places value on subjectivity, accountability and continuity of care. The conflicts involved with the nursing assignment structure and its implications for nursing managers are identified.
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Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana, USA.
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Brownson
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D002983:Clinical Competence; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D018939:Holistic Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration*