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.
Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana, USA.
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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*