The OB manager is looking at staffing for the night shift. The postpartum unit is busy and the labor-delivery unit has four clients in labor. The manager collects data from the nursing staff regarding the acuity of their clients. These data assist the manager in determining the staff for the next shift. This is an example of which type of system?
A) Demand management
B) Block scheduling
C) Organizational related
D) Patient classification

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This is an example of patient classification system, where the nursing staff collects data on client acuity to determine the appropriate staffing levels for the next shift. This helps to ensure that the right number and mix of staff are assigned to meet the needs of the patients.

The OB Manager Is Looking at Staffing for the Night