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?

Healthcare organizations can use work units or service measurements, like patient days, treatments, or procedures to determine how many FTEs they need on their staffing list. For guidance, healthcare organizations may rely on industry benchmarks and staffing ratios.

When developing a matrix of staffing, financial management principles such as budget restrictions and cost effectiveness are taken into account. In order to balance their financial and staffing needs, organizations must find a good compromise.

A staffing matrix’s ultimate purpose is to help healthcare organizations maintain their financial viability while providing safe and quality patient care.