The application of Hildegard Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations

The application of Hildegard Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations

The application of Hildegard Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations relates to staffing. The staffing of a facility has one of the most significant roles in the operation to function. Nursing staff is usually the largest discipline that is employed and provides the most contact with patients and families. Currently, over 300 nursing staff work under my direction and supervision. There are many factors that affect staffing. A competent staffing coordinator, an adequate nursing schedule program, staffing the units according to needs and acuity, most of all the relation between staff and management. Staffing is also incorporated into healthcare and financial management. Budgeting overtime and allotted use of staffing. The model of nursing schedule that was utilized in my facility was fragmented , inaccurate and confusing. The schedule caused many errors in staffing, over budget costs, poor relationships between the nursing coordinator and the nursing staff. Poor attitude dealing with the staff escalated situations that could have been avoided. A new model of staffing was developed with a six week core schedule with a daily schedule to capture all of the daily changes. Email communication was now in use for any updates and changes to agencies that supply additional staffing, to payroll and administration. A review of the staffing matrix was completed to assess staffing needs without over use and over budgeting. The hypothetical model was incorporated into the current payroll system to financially mange the new system. There has been a performance improvement plan for the scheduling coordinator and communication with the nursing staff has improved. Lees scheduling errors and payroll issues occur. The new model will be reviewed quarterly, to continue to assess the new implementation.

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