Nurse staffing and inpatient mortality in the English National Health Service: a retrospective longitudinal study

Conclusions RN staffing and seniority levels were associated with patient mortality. The lack of association for HCSWs and agency nurses indicates they are not effective substitutes for RNs who regularly work on the ward.

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Source: Quality and Safety in Health Care - April 19, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Zaranko, B., Sanford, N. J., Kelly, E., Rafferty, A. M., Bird, J., Mercuri, L., Sigsworth, J., Wells, M., Propper, C. Tags: Open access, Editor's choice Original research Source Type: research