You are fortunate to be working in a magnet facility that is very proud of its shared governance model. You have been invited to represent your unit on one of the policy-making councils. The council is meeting to discuss the possibility returning to 8-hour shifts. This decision is based on patient satisfaction surveys and an increase in medication errors after the nurse has worked more than 8 hours.
a. What information should you obtain from the staff on your unit prior to attending the meeting?