Work Sampling
Work Sampling
patterns in healthcare.
Work Measurement is a term which covers several different ways of finding out how long a job or part
of a job should take to complete. It can be defined as the systematic determination, through the use of
various techniques, of the amount of effective physical and mental work in terms of work units in a
specified task. The work units usually are given in standard minutes or standard hours.
Work measurement ensures proper methods and applications are being used. Work measurement
is the process where an organization determines if work programs, investments and acquisitions
are reaching anticipated goals. Before determining the work measurement of certain
performances or tasks, an amount of time must be allowed to pass. Different organizations use
work measurement procedures for different areas of work performance. Work measurement is a
beneficial tool for schools, employers and other professionals.