Staffing Issue definition
Staffing Issue is a complaint that the actual RN or ancillary staffing in a specific patient care environment during a specific shift did not meet the current staffing guidelines. Staffing is based on the census and, roster data, at any time during the shift. If the Staffing Issue has not been resolved within four (4) hours of notification, it is deemed an understaffed situation. If Scheduling knowingly short-staffs a unit at the beginning of the shift, that will serve as notification.
Examples of Staffing Issue in a sentence
The SRP co-chairs will provide a written decision regarding the Staffing Issue to the RN, the Union, and Management within five (5) working days after the SRP meeting.
If the Staffing Issue has not been resolved within four (4) hours of notification, it is deemed an understaffed situation.
SRP representatives may change from issue to issue to ensure that the representatives have adequate familiarity with the working environment in the area where the Staffing Issue arose.
A Staffing Issue appealed to the SRP within five (5) working days of a meeting will be held for the following meeting to permit adequate time for preparation and scheduling of individuals necessary for the issue in question.