Staffing needs & scheduling policies

In staffing the leader-manager recruits, select, & promote personnel development for accomplish the goals of organization.
- also ascertain that adequate numbers & an appropriate mix of personnel are available to meet daily units needs

The success of staffing decisions greatly depends on previous decision made in planning & organizing phase. Consideration must be givers to the: type of patient care management Education & knowledge level of staff , budget constrains
staffing needs
Staffing: its human resources planning to fill position in an organization with qualified personnel.
-Scheduling: It s on going implementation off staffing pattern by assigning individual personal to work specific hours & days in a specific unit or area
-Recruitment: Is the process of actively seeking out or attracting applicants for exciting positions.
-Retention: its only occurs when the organization is able to create work environment that makes staff want to stay.
Staff mix: It s the skill level of individuals delivering the required care.
-Nursing resources: refers to the no. & types of employees designed to provide nursing services to clients.
-Nursing workload: Its measurement of the nursing work activities & the dependence of clients on nursing care.