Has anyone had a night pharmacist schedule where the pharmacists worked 7 on/7 off (historically 70 hour work week and paid for 80 hours) and changed this schedule? If so, would you mind answering my questions?
1. What type of schedule did you move to?
2. How did you approach the night shift pharmacists with this schedule change?
3. What was the staff reaction?
4. How many pharmacists did you lose?
5. How long did it take to implement a new schedule?

Our night pharmacists currently work 70 hours and are paid for 80. Several also pick up additional shifts on the week they are not scheduled to work. Between heightened scrutiny on productivity metrics and the need for additional help on other shifts, pharmacy leadership is exploring options, and unfortunately 10 untapped hours/night pharmacist/pay period jumps out. We have engaged HR to help develop a process and also trying to find out what others have done. I do appreciate any responses. Thank you!

Carol