Have we pushed the envelope far enough on staffing performance data?
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Renner, Christiana S.; Chu, Eugene S.
- Source
- Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings; Jan2024, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p78-79, 2p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 08998280
The article discusses the impact of different staffing models on hospitalist teams at a bed-quaternary hospital. It reports that mortality, patient satisfaction, and hospital-acquired infections are similar across all models. It emphasizes the importance of continuity of care and lower patient-to-clinician ratios. It highlights research challenges and suggests future research directions for optimal team structures and scheduling patterns.