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Form · CLN-FRM-001 · Version 1.0 · Approved by the ASF Expert Committee
Supports: 1.1
Purpose
Records the calculation of staff needed for each shift from patient numbers and acuity.
How to complete
- Complete for each care area each month.
- Use the acuity score for each patient on the day.
- Sign and send to the chief nurse.
Record fields
| Care area | Shift | Patients (number) | Average acuity score | Staff needed (skill mix) | Staff on rota | Gap and action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evidence
| Reference | Note |
|---|---|
| E-009 | ASF Expert Committee consensus. |
| E-006 | ASF Policy Framework v1.2. Adapted. |
| E-009 | ASF Expert Committee consensus. |
Change history
| Version | Date | What changed | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | the date of approval | First version | set Expert Committee approval |
E-learning for this document
- Correct Patient Identification (—)
- Patient Identification, Informed Consent and Patient Rights (T-07)
- Governance & Management (H-07)
- Care & Treatment: Clinical Standards for Accreditation (H-04)
References
- Accréditation Sans Frontières (2026). ASF Policy Framework v1.2. (E-006)
- Accréditation Sans Frontières (2026). ASF Expert Committee consensus on Standard 1. (E-009)