In a job interview for a staff position, which of the following indicates your knowledge of patient safety?
a. Will I be able to get overtime hours on your unit?
b. If there is an opportunity to work extra shifts, I would really like that.
c. Is there a strategy in place to reduce the number of overtime hours on the unit?
d. I see no reason why I would't be able to work overtime.
ANS: C
Strategies to reduce overtime increase patient safety. Studies suggest that every additional 10% of overtime hours worked contributes to a 1.3% increase in hospital-related mortality.