Table 2 Actual nursing staffing levels on 12 bed ward over the course of the period of observation
Month | Mean | Mode | Range | Total Staff | Days below roster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 6.09 | 6 | 2–8 | 189 | 1 |
February | 5.64 | 5 | 3–8 | 138 | 2 |
March | 5.13 | 6 | 3–8 | 159 | 1 |
April | 7.03 | 5 | 2–8 | 211 | 0 |
May | 5.19 | 4 and 6 | 3–8 | 161 | 4 |
June | 4.36 | 4 | 1–7 | 131 | 3 |
Total | 5.57 | 6 | 1–8 | 989 | 11 |