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Mandating nursing staff levels may hurt 'safety net' hospitals
Cincinnati Enquirer, June 20, 2008
A recent study by the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center shows that patients receive better care when hospitals employ more nurses. However, shortages in nursing staff is a nationwide issue, and researchers say that mandating certain staff levels could ultimately force facilities to cut back services. This could, in turn, have a negative impact on patient care.
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