Shifts go up for bid: hospitals see boost in patient care, staff morale: lower vacancies result; substantial savings seen in personnel costs

Source :: HealthCare Benchmarks and Quality Improvement. Oct, 2004, Vol. 11 Issue 10, p109, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Key Points * 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. [...]

Subjects :: Hospitals -- Quality management
Hospitals -- Human resource management
Hospitals -- United States
Company personnel management
Business
Health care industry

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