Effects of nurse-to-patient ratio legislation on nurse staffing and patient mortality, readmissions, and length of stay: a prospective study in a panel of hospitals

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This research aimed to assess the effects of nurse-to-patient ratios on staffing levels and patient outcomes and whether both were associated. Results from the study suggested minimum nurse-to-patient ratio policies are a feasible approach to improve nurse staffing and patient outcomes with good return on investment.

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