JONA The Journal of Nursing Administration · 1995 · 20 citations · 0 references
NursingCritical Care NursingNursing AdministrationHospital AdministrationHospital Human Resource ManagementNeurosurgical NursingResource UtilizationStaffingStaffing ManagementStaffing RequirementsHospital Staffing ModelsNeurosurgical Intensive Care Unit ManagementNurse Staffing LevelsNursing Staffing IntensityPatient Acuity-based StaffingResident Acuity-based StaffingUnit-level Staffing ModelsWorkload-based Staffing Models
The Standard Staffing Index (SSI) was established as a method to determine unit staffing needs and allocate staff effectively. Daily staffing is based on the SSI, the average patient acuity, and the unit census. This has resulted in time savings to determine staffing needs and accurate monitoring of staffing patterns and productivity by nurse managers. The SSI is based on specific patient needs as determined by regular evaluations and audits.