What are the Recommended Ratios in Different Settings?
Recommended patient to nurse ratios vary depending on the healthcare setting:
Intensive Care Units (ICUs): Typically, a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio due to the high acuity of patients. Medical-Surgical Units: A 1:4 to 1:6 ratio, as patients generally require less intensive monitoring. Emergency Departments: Ratios can range from 1:1 to 1:4, depending on patient volume and acuity.
