A study on the impact of nurse-patient ratio on patient outcomes in acute care settings
Vone indiaHospital ManagementProject Objectives:
To assess the current nurse-patient ratio in different acute care settings
To determine the relationship between nurse-patient ratio and patient outcomes such as mortality rates, hospital-acquired infections, and patient satisfaction
To identify the factors influencing nurse-patient ratio in acute care settings
To propose recommendations for improving nurse staffing levels to enhance patient outcomes
Project Tasks:
Literature review on the importance of nurse staffing levels and its impact on patient outcomes
Data collection from various acute care settings on nurse-patient ratio and patient outcomes
Analysis of the data collected to establish correlations between nurse-patient ratio and patient outcomes
Conduct interviews with nursing staff and nurse managers to understand the factors influencing nurse-patient ratio
Develop recommendations based on the findings of the study for improving nurse staffing levels in acute care settings.
