Proper staffing ratios are crucial for several reasons:
Patient safety: Adequate staffing helps reduce the risk of adverse events, such as medication errors and falls. Quality of care: Better ratios ensure that nurses can provide more personalized and effective care. Nurse well-being: Appropriate ratios help prevent burnout and job dissatisfaction among nurses. Healthcare costs: Better staffing can reduce hospital readmissions and length of stay, ultimately lowering healthcare costs.
