Research the Issue Perform research and compile information for your idea. Present substantive evidence-based findings that support your idea for addressing the problem (research studies, reports, etc.). Include any similar legislation introduced or passed in other states.


Evidence 1: In a study by Haegdorens et al. (2019) it was identified that insufficient staffing leads to rationing of time to care for each patient. This often leads to missed care events which can have disastrous outcomes including preventable deaths.
Evidence 2: McHugh et al. (2021) conducted a study on nurse-to-patient ratio legislation in Queensland Australia, in 27 intervention hospitals. The results indicated positive outcomes including lower costs from fewer readmissions and shorter lengths of stay for patients which initially contributed to more than twice the cost of the additional nurse staffing.
Evidence 3: In a study by Lasater et al. (2021) conducted in New York Hospitals, it was established that hospitals that had implemented a nurse-to-patient ratio legislation capped at 1:4 nurses to patients had better outcomes with an estimated 4370 lives saved and over $700 million in cost savings over the 2-year study period attributed to shorter lengths of stay and avoided readmissions.

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