Table 1 Comparison of current and recommended staffing
Type of staff | A Existing staff | B Calculated requirement | C Difference in staff (A–B) | D WISN ratio (A/B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Social worker | 8 | 10 | − 1.81 | 0.82 |
Nurse | 45 | 46 | − 1.43 | 0.97 |
Pharmacist | 7 | 12 | − 5.21 | 0.57 |
Physical therapist | 5 | 7 | − 2.18 | 0.70 |
Physician | 20 | 17 | 2.94 | 1.17 |
Nutritionist | 8 | 10 | − 1.6 | 0.83 |
Psychologist | 6 | 11 | − 5.36 | 0.53 |