Patient acuity makes determining staffing ratios more complex, says this CNE.
On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Rudy Jackson, chief nurse executive at UW Health, and HealthLeaders Exchange member, about the factors that come into play when determining nurse-to-patient staffing ratios. Tune in to hear his insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
CNOs should look at patient acuity and balance it with a nurse's workload to determine what the right staffing ratio would be.
Different nurses have different levels of education, which also presents a challenge when determining the right ratios.