question archive Scenario: You are the nurse leader of a 30-bed medical surgical unit and have to account for all staffing, including any discrepancies
Scenario: You are the nurse leader of a 30-bed medical surgical unit and have to account for all staffing, including any discrepancies
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Scenario: You are the nurse leader of a 30-bed medical surgical unit and have to account for all staffing, including any discrepancies. Using sound financial management principles, complete the “Staffing Matrix" (COMPLETED AND ATTACHED)
After completing the matrix, compose an 1,000-1,250-word reflection answering the following questions:
1. Why is it important to use a staffing matrix in your health care setting?
2. Briefly describe your staffing matrix. How many FTEs (full-time equivalent) on the staffing roster are required to cover daily needs? What units of services or work measurement did you use and why? What financial management principles did you use to determine your staffing matrix?
3. Explain how you adjusted your staffing based on changes in the patient census.
4. You receive your financial report for the month. You have used more FTEs than what was budgeted for your census. How will you make up the variance? How would you reallocate resources to make up for the variance and still comply with guidelines?
· Include two to four peer-reviewed references in your essay, including the textbook: Penner, S.J., 2016. Economics and financial management for nurses and nurse leaders. Springer Publishing Company.
Prepare according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide 7th edition.
This assignment uses a rubric (Below). Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations.
Benchmark - Staffing Matrix and Reflection - Rubric
Importance of a Staffing Matrix
10 points
Criteria Description
Importance of a Staffing Matrix
5. Excellent
10 points
The reflection substantially describes why it is important to use a staffing matrix in a health care setting.
4. Good
9.2 points
The reflection clearly describes why it is important to use a staffing matrix in a health care setting.
3. Satisfactory
8.8 points
The reflection provides a basic description of why it is important to use a staffing matrix in a health care setting.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
8 points
The reflection does not sufficiently describe why it is important to use a staffing matrix in a health care setting.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The reflection provides an incomplete description of why it is important to use a staffing matrix in a health care setting.
Staffing Matrix Description (C6.4)
10 points
Criteria Description
Staffing Matrix Description (C6.4)
5. Excellent
10 points
The reflection comprehensively describes the staffing matrix, how many FTEs should be on the staffing roster to cover daily needs, the units of services or work measurement that were used, and the financial management principles that were used to determine the staffing matrix.
4. Good
9.2 points
The reflection thoroughly describes the staffing matrix, how many FTEs should be on the staffing roster to cover daily needs, the units of services or work measurement that were used, and the financial management principles that were used to determine the staffing matrix.
3. Satisfactory
8.8 points
The reflection clearly describes the staffing matrix, how many FTEs should be on the staffing roster to cover daily needs, the units of services or work measurement that were used, and the financial management principles that were used to determine the staffing matrix.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
8 points
The reflection vaguely describes the staffing matrix, how many FTEs should be on the staffing roster to cover daily needs, the units of services or work measurement that were used, and the financial management principles that were used to determine the staffing matrix.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The reflection does not adequately describe the staffing matrix, FTEs should be on the staffing roster to cover daily needs, the units of services or work measurement that were used, and the financial management principles that were used to determine the staffing matrix.
Staffing Adjustments
10 points
Criteria Description
Staffing Adjustments
5. Excellent
10 points
The reflection thoroughly explains what adjustments were made to the staffing based on changes in the patient census.
4. Good
9.2 points
The reflection comprehensively explains what adjustments were made to the staffing based on changes in the patient census.
3. Satisfactory
8.8 points
The reflection clearly explains what adjustments were made to the staffing based on changes in the patient census.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
8 points
The reflection vaguely explains what adjustments were made to the staffing based on changes in the patient census.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The reflection does not adequately explain what adjustments were made to the staffing based on changes in the patient census.
Variance
10 points
Criteria Description
Variance
5. Excellent
10 points
The essay includes a credible description about what will help make up the variance along with how to reallocate resources to make up for the variance while complying with guidelines.
4. Good
9.2 points
The essay includes a creative and realistic description about what will make up the variance, including how to reallocate resources to make up for the variance while complying with guidelines.
3. Satisfactory
8.8 points
The essay includes a realistic description about what will help make up the variance along with how to reallocate resources to make up for the variance while complying with guidelines.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
8 points
The essay includes a vague description about what will help make up the variance or how to reallocate resources to make up for the variance while complying with guidelines.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The essay does not include a sufficient description about what will help make up the variance or how to reallocate resources to make up for the variance while complying with guidelines.
Matrix
30 points
Criteria Description
Matrix
5. Excellent
30 points
The matrix is completed with appropriate staffing numbers.
4. Good
27.6 points
Not Applicable
3. Satisfactory
26.4 points
The matrix is completed with mostly appropriate staffing numbers.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
24 points
Not Applicable
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The matrix is not completed with appropriate staffing numbers
Thesis Development and Purpose
7 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent
7 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good
6.44 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory
6.16 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
5.6 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Argument Logic and Construction
8 points
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
5. Excellent
8 points
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Good
7.36 points
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
3. Satisfactory
7.04 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
6.4 points
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent
5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
4.6 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
3. Satisfactory
4.4 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
4 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. Excellent
5 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good
4.6 points
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Satisfactory
4.4 points
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
4 points
Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Documentation of Sources
5 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent
5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good
4.6 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory
4.4 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
4 points
Sources are not documented.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
