Nursing Association Examines Patient-Ratio Findings

According to a new results of survey, Landmark California regulations administer the nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals. It resulted to little effect on the quality of patient care, but many nurses oppose with the conclusion. 
According to a non-profit California HealthCare Foundation which conducted the survey, since the guideline was implemented in 2004, most of the country’s procedure in determining the accomplishment of nurse-to-patient ratio program showed no progress. Only an average number of hospital personnel have stayed to deal with pressure ulcers, deep vein thrombosis, pneumonia mortality, and others. These metrics have remained in effect over the last five years.

The percentage leads to a boost in employment for qualified nurses. Similar results were found in a report filed in the March 2008 issue of the journal Policy, Politics & Nursing Practice.
 
The new findings from reports have challenged nurses’ union groups. The metrics used to gauge success were inconsistent. Representatives from the California Nurses Association said that the metrics like average length of stay can be controlled by insurance policies. The recidivism rates or the evaluation if a patient feels better inside the hospital would be a better way to measure victory. [via]