Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
Minor
None
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Nurse-to-patient ratios has been a topic of discussion that has gained momentum over the last several years. In the state of Kentucky, there is no policy mandating a maximum nurse to patient ratio. However, evidence-based practice suggests that lower nurse-to-patient ratios results in better patient outcomes and therefore, the majority of policies in place regarding nurse to patient ratios are not based on best evidence.
Fall Scholars Week 2019 Event
Evidence Based Best Practices in Clinical Healthcare
Included in
The Effects of Nurse-to-Patient Ratios on Patient Outcomes in a Variety of Hospital Settings
Nurse-to-patient ratios has been a topic of discussion that has gained momentum over the last several years. In the state of Kentucky, there is no policy mandating a maximum nurse to patient ratio. However, evidence-based practice suggests that lower nurse-to-patient ratios results in better patient outcomes and therefore, the majority of policies in place regarding nurse to patient ratios are not based on best evidence.