Gannett PCU

Acute Care
Gannett PCU
Adult Step-Down - Medical / Surgical Combined
Variance Info
Actual Worked Hours Per Patient Day 17.23
Current Posted Planned Worked Hours Per Patient Day 14.50
Variance 2.73
% Variance from Budget 18.83%
 
Reason For +/- 5% Variance From Budget
No explanation required  
Fluctuating day to day census  
Lower daily census than planned X
Higher daily census than planned  
Higher patient care needs than planned X
Lower patient care needs than planned  
Staff vacancies  
Adjusted for patient care needs X
Minimum fixed staffing requirements  
Care delivery model changes  
Increased 1:1 staffing requirements X
Closure of unit  
Not admitting to beds due to staffing  
Increased census to telemetry patients  
Plan based on high needs in critical care X
Increased staff hours to facilitate admissions and discharges  
Change in patient mix  
 
Other Reasons for +/- 5% Variance
Due to high ICU census, the acuity in this step down unit was increased.
 
Additional Comments
Electronic medical record implementation in the first months of FY 2007 resulted in increased staffing to support go live.