For this assignment, you are the nurse leader of your unit (Pre-op/PACU) and have to account for all staffing. Using sound financial management principles, develop a Staffing Matrix that includes labor hours using Excel. (I have already spent time to create Staffing Matrix, you don’t need to stress about that; Also, the staffing matrix is for Pre-op/PACU, please see below)
Prompt:
After completing the Staffing Matrix, write an essay addressing the following:
· Describe the difference between a staffing model and a staffing matrix. Explain which type of staffing model you are using.
· Explain why it is important to use a staffing matrix in your health care setting. What are the budgetary implications?
· Briefly describe your staffing matrix. How many FTEs (full-time equivalents) on the staffing roster are required to cover daily needs? What sound financial management principles did you use to determine your matrix?
· Explain how you would adjust your staffing based on changes in the patient census.
· Explain how you would adjust your staffing based on changes in the patient acuity.
Important:
· 750-1000, double space, APA 7, Minimum 5 sources and published within the past 5years.
· Make sure the references you cite are relevant to the paragraph! Accuracy!!!
· NO AI or plagiarism because need to submit to school AI and Plagiarism system.