Application of the Workload Indicators of Staffing Need method to predict nursing human resources at a Family Health Service

Authors

  • Daiana Bonfim Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Ana Maria Laus Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Ana Emilia Leal Unidade de Saúde Jardim Boa Vista
  • Fernanda Maria Togeiro Fugulin Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Raquel Rapone Gaidzinski Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.1010.2683

Abstract

Objective verify the application of the Workload Indicators of Staffing Need method in the prediction of nursing human resources at a Family Health service. Method descriptive and quantitative study, undertaken at a Family Health service in the city of São Paulo. The set of sequential operations recommended in the Workload Indicators of Staffing Need method was used: definition of the professional category, type of health service and calculation of Available Work Time; definition of workload components; identification of mean time for workload components; dimensioning of staff needs based on the method, application and interpretation of the data. Result the workload proposed in the Workload Indicators of Staffing Need method to nursing technicians/auxiliary nurses was balanced with the number of professionals available at the Family Health service. The Workload Indicators of Staffing Need index amounted to 0.6 for nurses and 1.0 for nursing technicians/auxiliary nurses. Conclusion the application of the Workload Indicators of Staffing Need method was relevant to identify the components of the nursing professionals' workload. Therefore, it is recommendable as a nursing staffing tool at Family Health services, contributing to the access and universal health coverage.

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Published

2016-01-01

Issue

Vol. 24 (2016)

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Original Articles

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Bonfim, D., Laus, A. M., Leal, A. E., Fugulin, F. M. T., & Gaidzinski, R. R. (2016). Application of the Workload Indicators of Staffing Need method to predict nursing human resources at a Family Health Service . Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 24, e2683-. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.1010.2683