Here are three takeaways:
1. Death rates were 20 percent lower in facilities where nurses cared for an average of six or fewer patients than in facilities where nurses cared for 10 patients or more.
2. The study found providing more healthcare assistances rather than nurses did not lower mortality rates.
3. Researchers urge healthcare facilities to base their staffing decisions on patient safety.
More articles on quality & infection control:
HHS to change health information exchange security, patient privacy regulations for patients with substance abuse disorders — 5 observations
Better ‘safety culture’ means better patient outcomes: 5 insights into new study
Transformation leadership may impact quality of care — 3 takeaways
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
