Introducing contemporary shift patterns in a hospice setting.
For many nurses, quality of life is dependent on the balance of work and home life. Registered, skilled and experienced nurses are necessary to ensure that a high-quality service is provided. The hospice recognised that its main asset in providing such a service is its nursing workforce. This article describes how the hospice introduced new working patterns for nursing staff.
Greene
Kay
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St. Giles Hospice, Lichfield, Staffordshire. kay.greene@st-giles-hospice.org.uk
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