Low nurse staffing tied to higher risk for patient death
Aug 20, 2024
The risk for patient death associated with low nurse staffing is only partly alleviated by using temporary staff to fill shortfalls, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in JAMA Network Open.
Online platforms that let nurses pick and choose which facilities they work for are an effort to combat the nursing shortage. The platforms, however, have benefits and disadvantages for all parties involved...
Staff turnover hurting nurse-physician communication, study finds
By
Danielle Brown
May 05, 2022
Ongoing staffing shortages in nursing homes are making it difficult for nurses to communicate and efficiently share changes in conditions for residents, a new study has found.
Program pairs nursing students with long-term care facilities to address staffing crisis
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 01, 2021
Long-term care providers EmpRes Healthcare and Pennant Healthcare are partners in the state-funded externship program with the University of Washington School of Nursing.