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| To help deal with the issue of nurse shortage in healthcare settings, there should be a federal mandate that requires all hospitals to implement a recommended ratio that will ensure patients receive safe and quality care. The recommended nurse-to-patient ratio for general hospitals is put at 1:5 and 1:4 for teaching hospitals (Sharma & Rani, 2020). These ratios vary depending on the settings and the patient needs, for example, in ICU settings, having a lower nurse-to-patient ratio is recommended.
Legislation is the best route for action to ensure that the recommended ratios are implemented across the board and not left at the discretion of the facility. Legislation will guarantee that patients receive the required quality of care, which will ultimately translate to different positive outcomes including lower cost of care and reduced disparities, especially in underserved communities. |
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