Author Question: There are four major types of staffing plans. The self-scheduling method of staff planning refers to ... (Read 73 times)

kshipps · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

There are four major types of staffing plans. The self-scheduling method of staff planning refers to which of the following?

a. The schedule is planned based on the central or core staff.
b. The schedule is planned on each individual unit by the nurse manager.
c. The schedule is planned by the nurses themselves.
d. The schedule is planned by nursing service.

Question 2

There are four major types of staffing plans. The decentralized method of staff planning refers to which of the following?

a. The schedule is planned based on the central or core staff.
b. The schedule is planned on each individual unit by the nurse manager.
c. The schedule is planned by the nurses themselves.
d. The schedule is planned by nursing service.

vseab · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Feedback
A This is not a plan.
B This is decentralized scheduling.
C Self-scheduling allows the nursing staff to accept full responsibility for staffing the unit.
D This is centralized scheduling.

Answer to Question 2

B

Feedback
A This is not a plan for scheduling and is incorrect.
B The decentralized schedule is done by the nurse manager and is very individua-lized to the needs of that unit.
C This refers to other scheduling methods.
D This refers to other scheduling methods.