Hours based scheduling in neonatology: a practical approach

Annemarie Stroustrup; Patrick J McNamara; Trent E Tipple; Satyan Lakshminrusimha

doi:10.1038/s41372-025-02332-y

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Hours based scheduling in neonatology: a practical approach

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Hours based scheduling in neonatology: a practical approach

Annemarie Stroustrup, Patrick J McNamara, Trent E Tipple and Satyan Lakshminrusimha

Journal of perinatology, Vol.46(2), pp.315-320

02/2026

DOI: 10.1038/s41372-025-02332-y

PMCID: PMC12909100

PMID: 40537555

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Abstract

No standard work assignment exists for practicing neonatologists in the United States. Unlike other types of care providers in the neonatal intensive care unit who work under standard shift or work hour expectations, attending neonatologist staffing models vary significantly by job task, shift length, in-person or remote coverage responsibility, ambulatory or inpatient practice, and total clinical versus non-clinical commitments among other variables. Due to the diversity of clinical and non-clinical responsibilities of practicing neonatologists, transparent and equitable staffing models can be challenging to design and execute. We present a flexible approach to neonatologist scheduling that has been implemented effectively at two academic medical centers with multiple sites and types of neonatology clinical practice. This model allows for clear delineation of time dedicated to a variety of clinical and non-clinical activities to allow both clinical and administrative leadership clarity on the full range of professional responsibilities of a practicing neonatologist.

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Title: Subtitle: Hours based scheduling in neonatology: a practical approach
Creators: Annemarie Stroustrup - Northwell Health
Patrick J McNamara - University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Trent E Tipple - University of Oklahoma
Satyan Lakshminrusimha - University of California, Davis
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of perinatology, Vol.46(2), pp.315-320
DOI: 10.1038/s41372-025-02332-y
PMID: 40537555
PMCID: PMC12909100
NLM abbreviation: J Perinatol
ISSN: 1476-5543
eISSN: 1476-5543
Publisher: SPRINGERNATURE
Language: English
Electronic publication date: 06/19/2025
Date published: 02/2026
Academic Unit: Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Neonatology
Record Identifier: 9984832186502771

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