RNAO BPG - Developing and Sustaining Safe, Effective Staffing and Workload Practices 2nd edition
This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for RNs and RPNs on best nursing practices for developing and sustaining effective staffing and workload practices. When effective staffing and workload practices are not followed the risk for conflict within teams increases. Learn how the decision making process must ensure that appropriate structures and supports are in place to maximize the nursing effort resulting in the best possible care and positive outcomes for the patients/clients, nursing personnel, and the organization.
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2017). Developing and Sustaining Effective Staffing and Workload Practices. Toronto, ON. Author
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