The safe staffing crisis now facing the nursing profession is further amplified by the nurse shortage and continuing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. There are no easy answers, but there are resources that can help. In this book, readers will find: * Detailed staffing plan, policy, and delivery model examples * Turnkey calculation worksheets for full-time equivalencies (FTEs), PTO, and productive vs. nonproductive time * Sound strategies for introducing new processes and technology * Real-world staffing experiences from frontline managers * Staffing and scheduling plans optimized for rural and critical access hospitals