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Most certainly, nurse-to-patient ratios have a direct impact on nurse-sensitive patient outcomes (NSPOs). Across various healthcare settings, better staffing ratios result in safer patient environment, nurse workplace satisfaction, and improved economic results. The American Nurses Association (ANA) states 89% of nurses reported short-staffing at their facilities. During clinicals at a large urban teaching hospital it was observed that staff members were taking breaks simultaneously.
Publication Date
4-17-2024
Disciplines
Higher Education | Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Recommended Citation
Blackburn, Abigail; Carrier, Kelsey; Green, Chelsea; LeMaster, Brooklyn; McKittrick, Madelynn; Perkins, Jodi; Stacy, Alexandra; Willis, Danielle; and White, Suzi, "Safe Staffing Ratios: A Quality Improvement Project" (2024). 2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations. 41.
https://scholarworks.moreheadstate.edu/celebration_posters_2024/41