@techreport { , title = {The challenge of rescheduling nursing staff: Informing the development of a mathematical model decision tool}, abstract = {Executive Summary: This report presents the findings and recommendations from a preliminary investigation into how an NHS organisation manages sudden nursing staff shortfalls. Unexpected staff absences, which can occur on a daily basis, can impact on the optimum skill mix for safe effective care delivery. Ward managers would welcome methodological support for daily rescheduling staff (i.e., re-rostering) within electronic rostering systems}, publicationstatus = {Published}, url = {https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/807483}, keyword = {nurse rostering, nurse re-rostering, nurse shift scheduling, nurse shift rescheduling}, year = {2014}, author = {Clark, Alistair and Moule, Pam and Brodie, Lisa and Topping, Annie} }