It would be done so we would not move people from PAT 4 to PAT 2. Currently in PAT 4 the recruitment for LPNs is very difficult and there are vacant positions there. Why not use those in other areas so the other areas could work on the recruitment. You would not have to move people if you move the vacant position and the matrix looks better. It appears that they are getting more medically intensive clients in PAT 1 and they may need more nursing staff.
Nurses indicate acuity is up.
We tried to maintain current levels. We will reduce by 2 cottages, and when we look at numbers of nursing staff and the reduction of PAT 1, we proposed a plan that only reduces one RN and actually increases LPN by a small amount. The point of moving positions will be considered. If they are not being used in med posts they should be used somewhere. It can cause a double float.