Ensuring appropriate staffing levels is critical for several reasons:
Patient Safety: Adequate nurse staffing is linked to lower rates of medical errors, infections, and patient mortality. Quality of Care: Proper staffing allows nurses to spend more time with each patient, leading to better care and improved patient outcomes. Nurse Retention: Overworking nurses due to inadequate staffing can lead to burnout, job dissatisfaction, and higher turnover rates. Cost Efficiency: While hiring more nurses may seem expensive, it can reduce costs associated with patient complications and nurse turnover.
