An Evaluation of the Four-Day Workweek to Improve Continuity of Staffing within the Nursing Service at Lutheran General Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
Abstract
The problem was to determine whether the four-day workweek could be utilized to improve continuity of nursing care at Lutheran General Hospital, San Antonio, Texas. The research methods included a research of the literature, an opinion poll to determine employee reaction to the concept of the four-day, ten-hour day workweek, and initiation of a trial program on the Pediatric Ward. Hospital records on overtime payments, employee turnover, patient census and occupancy were reviewed for information, and were utilized for future comparison. The study concluded that the four-day, ten-hour day workweek was a viable entity and added significantly to employee morale and in-service training programs which ultimately affected continuity of nursing care. Recommendations were made to continue the initial program on a trial basis for three months, at which time such factors as overtime costs, employee turnover and employee absenteeism could be assessed and compared with existing historical data.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 18, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD1201145
Entities
People
- Robert M. Cochran
Organizations
- Baylor University