Work sampling. Assessing nursing efficiency.
Assessing and evaluating work sampling helps nurse managers obtain a clear vision of how nurses use their time. An analysis of work flow furnishes nurse leaders with an array of information that, in turn, provides steps toward work redesign strategies and improved productivity. One hospital's experience is described.
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Orthopedics Unit, Northwest Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA.
D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D015401:Nursing Administration Research / Q000379:methods*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration; D015279:Organizational Culture; D013996:Time and Motion Studies; D016526:Workload