EXPERT PANEL METHOD FOR NURSE STAFFING AND RESOURCE-MANAGEMENT

The Expert Panel Nurse Staffing and Resource Management Method is a bo ld new approach for tile identification of nurse staffing requirements and the management of resources. Expert panels comprised of those mos t knowledgeable of the patient population and the uniqueness of specif ic patient care areas identify staff needed to meet clinical, administ rative, education, continuous duality improvement, and research needs. In addition, the expert panels explore opportunities for systems impr ovements, work redesign, and administrative restructuring within the c ontext of budgetary realities.