rotating shift schedule in the OR

ghorjus_hunk · Jan 20, 2009

personally, i doubt that you can find one.. if there is, it'll cost you.

the manager is suppose to be equipped with the knowledge and skills in scheduling and staffing. there are a lot of variable involved that a computer program is very much limited to what its taught to do. variables such as on call and vacation leaves, sick leaves are not easily integrated into a program. besides the programmer himself should know what to teach the program, and only a nurse manager can do that - how many nurses are programmers?

ive tried looking for one myself a couple of years back, wasnt able to.

i wish you get to have what you need..hoping someone will give as help

>> bumping this message up

e-cat · Jan 21, 2009

Thanks Ghorjus_hunk,

I tryed myself too. Even in the open office forum it was no reply I can use. So I have to hope that she is managing her part and we should enjoy some day a less chaotic schedule plan. usually hope dies at least :smokin:

ghorjus_hunk · Jan 21, 2009

you know what, i dunno if this could work at your unit...

it may be possible that you can do sort of a "self-scheduling" system "among" your staff members. its like asking each other what schedule one would prefer, then probably you could come up with a relatively efficient schedule amongst yourselves. of course this is to only "help" your manager come up with a schedule system that will suit you guys..

boycott wouldnt do a thing, IMO

e-cat · Jan 21, 2009

hey, thats a good idea, I will talk to a few of my mates. We try it then in a small space. If it works, that would be great !!