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Abstract |
Nurse staffing remains a complex issue with conflicting solutions proposed by stakeholders. Consensus remains elusive, with varying staffing policies state by state. Prominent efforts to address suboptimal staffing include legislation mandating specific nurse-to-patient ratios. Opponents of mandated ratios cite inadequate evidence, declining reimbursement, abdication of nursing judgement and practice-autonomy, and a lack of consideration of other complex factors such as nurse education, skills, experience, and patient acuity. Alternative efforts include legislation mandating public reporting, limiting mandatory overtime, and staffing committees and plans. This poster will offer a comparison of state legislative models to address nurse staffing challenges from Ohio, California, Indiana, and Michigan. Arguments in support and in opposition of the various legislative models will also be presented. |
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Publication Date |
2018-04-05
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Contributor(s) |
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Kimberly Cleveland JD
MSN
RN
C-MBC
Mr. Jason Fisher
BSN
RN-BC
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Modified Abstract |
Nurse staffing remains a complex issue with conflicting solutions proposed by stakeholders. Consensus remains elusive, with varying staffing policies state by state. Prominent efforts to address suboptimal staffing include legislation mandating specific nurse-to-patient ratios. Opponents of mandated ratios cite inadequate evidence, declining reimbursement, abdication of nursing judgement and practice-autonomy, and a lack of consideration of other complex factors such as nurse education, skills, experience, and patient acuity. Alternative efforts include legislation mandating public reporting, limiting mandatory overtime, and staffing committees and plans. This poster will offer a comparison of state legislative models to address nurse staffing challenges from Ohio, California, Indiana, and Michigan. Arguments in support and in opposition of the various legislative models will also be presented. |
Permalink | https://oaks.kent.edu/ugresearch/2018/2018all/51 |