Adding a New On-Call Assignment
A new on-call assignment can be added to the schedule. The start and end dates and times can be entered manually, or you can use the shift assignment buttons to automatically determine the start and end for the shift.
Assigning a Role
From the Role list box, you can select a role that describes the person’s job function. The list of options is derived from the roles assigned to the on-call group.
When assigning a role, be aware that each role can be assigned to only one person during each shift. This ensures, for example, that you don’t schedule more than one person in the “Nurse” role during a shift.
NOTE: This feature is configurable and may not be available in your system.
Using the Shift Assignment Buttons
Three types of shifts can be assigned using the buttons in the Assignments tab. The buttons help you to assign shifts more quickly and easily. Before you click an assignment button, you should select a shift that has already been added.
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New
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A new shift assignment is added, using the default start and end dates and times. For detailed instructions, please refer to Creating an On-Call Assignment Using the New Button. |
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Same Shift
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An existing shift must first be selected. Click the Same Shift button to create a new shift with the same start and end dates and times. An individual can then be assigned. For detailed instructions, please refer to Creating an On-Call Assignment Using the Same Shift Button. |
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Next Shift
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An existing shift must first be selected. Click the Next Shift button to create a new shift with the start and end dates and times for the next shift from the list of shifts created for the on-call group. The individual assigned to the selected shift is assigned to the new shift. For detailed instructions, please refer to Creating an On-Call Assignment Using the Next Shift Button. |
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Next Day
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An existing shift must first be selected. Click the Next Day button to create a new shift with the same shift hours on the next consecutive date. The individual assigned to the selected shift is assigned to the new shift. For detailed instructions, please refer to Creating an On-Call Assignment Using the Next Day Button. |
Reviewing the Shifts for an On-call Group
As you are adding shifts and using the shift assignment buttons, it may be useful to review the default set of shifts assigned to the on-call group. When an on-call group is selected, click the Shifts button.
A list of the shifts displays. Click the red “X” button to close the screen.
Creating an On-Call Assignment Using the New
Button
Creating an On-Call Assignment Using
the Same Shift Button