Eschiti and Hamilton (2011)learned that support services and numbers of nonnurse staff are greatly diminished on off-peak shifts leading to increased mortality rates.Which of the following factors influence the risk to patients in off-peak times (weekends and evenings and night shifts)? (Select all that apply.)
A) Rotating shifts
B) Mandatory overtime hours
C) Good staff mix
D) Nurse fatigue

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mandatory overtime hours and nurse fatigue are factors that have been shown to increase the risk to patients in off-peak times. Rotating shifts can also play a role in nurse fatigue, but it is not specifically related to off-peak times. Good staff mix can be beneficial, but it is not necessarily a factor that influences risk during off-peak times.

Eschiti and Hamilton (2011)learned That Support Services and Numbers of Nonnurse