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Problem: Research suggests that improved nurse staffing has a beneficial effect on patient outcomes. Mortality (in hospital death) and mortality following a complication (failure to rescue) increases by 7% for each additional patient added to RNs workload. (Aiken, 2002)
JOIN IN SUPPORTING THIS BILL SAFE STAFFING SAVES LIVES
CONTACT: Patricia “Isela” Regalado (210) 355-9745
[email protected] Reference: Aiken, L.H., Clark, S. P., Sloane, D.M., Lake, E. T., & Cheney, T. (2002). Effects of Hospital Care Environments on Patient Mortality and Nurse Outcomes. Journal of Nursing Administration, 38(5), 220-226.
Solution: ANA Endorsed Mandates Committees 55% direct
care RNs to establish adjustable minimum number of RN unit-by-unit staffing plans using acuity of patient/skill level and education of RN
Directs Secretary of Health and Human Services to adjust Medicare/Medicaid payments according to compliance
Improved Staffing: decreases medical errors, healthcare costs, RN turnover rate (S.739), improves patient outcomes and patient satisfaction (ANA, 2009)
Reference: Advance for Nurses. (2013). The Politics of Staffing. Retrieved http://www.safestaffingsaveslives.org.
