Two hospitals report: the pros and cons of 12-hour shifts.
Earlier last year, paediatric nurses and delivery suite midwives at two North Island hospitals took part in six-month trials working 12-hour shifts. In both cases the trials were successful and have resulted in a decision by staff to continue working longer hours. Staff at both hospitals report on the trials and the introduction of 12-hour shifts in their areas.
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D006771:Hospitals, Maternity; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009721:Nurse Midwives / Q000600:supply & distribution; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013997:Time Factors; D014940:Work Schedule Tolerance; D000078329:Workforce