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California Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios Deemed Successful.

Authors :
Rosenberg, Karen
Source :
AJN American Journal of Nursing. Oct2011, Vol. 111 Issue 10, p17-17. 3/4p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

This article discusses a study on the results of the mandated nurse-patient ratios in hospitals in California. The study compared staffing ratios in hospitals in the state with those in U.S. hospitals. It showed an increase in nurse staffing in the state during the implementation of the mandate. It also revealed an improvement in skills of nurses in California hospitals.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002936X
Volume :
111
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
AJN American Journal of Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
66693738
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NAJ.0000406407.18944.94