Døgnbaserte

Døgnbaserte is an adjective in Norwegian that describes something organized, provided, or operating on a 24-hour day basis, i.e., around the clock. The term is used to indicate continuous availability or service throughout all hours of the day and night, rather than within a typical daytime schedule or weekly pattern.

The word combines døgn, meaning a 24-hour day, with baserte, the plural form of basert, meaning based or built on. It is commonly applied to services, operations, and staffing arrangements in sectors where round-the-clock coverage is necessary.

Common usages include døgnbaserte helsetjenester, such as emergency departments, nursing homes, and home-care services that operate 24/7; døgnbasert bemanning, referring to staffing that covers all hours; and døgnbasert drift, describing facilities or operations that run continuously, such as hospitals, hotels, or laboratories.

Implications of døgnbaserte arrangements include the need for multiple shifts (day, evening, night) and often on-call rotations, which can increase labor costs and planning requirements. They also pose challenges related to worker fatigue and the management of rest periods, while potentially improving response times, accessibility, and continuity of care or service for users.

Related terms include 24-timers drift, a direct loan translation used in Norwegian contexts, and døgnrytme, which refers to the circadian rhythm and is often discussed in connection with shift work and around-the-clock operations. The term remains a practical descriptor across healthcare, public services, and hospitality where 24-hour coverage is a defining feature.