Homework: Cross-Training Staff
The practice of cross-training staff (learning another type of job) is an old and often successful practice at hospitals.
Using the University's Online Library or the Internet, research cross-training techniques. Based on your research and training, respond to the following:
1. What steps would you take in deciding whether or not to cross-train lab technicians as x-ray technicians?
2. What are the negative and positive financial considerations in making this decision?
3. What steps will you take to deal with a weekend staffing crisis whereby your small hospital has no x-ray technicians in-house, yet the demand for their services is very high including 30 percent of the need emanating from critical care units?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.