Shifts go up for bid: hospitals see boost in patient care, staff morale.
Having hospital staff fill all shifts leads to consistency of care, greater quality. Nurses can earn much more, while hospital outlays are lower without agency fees. Productivity also improves when in-house staff fill positions up for bid.
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