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Just from reading OP's post (not the article yet), it would be phenomenal to think that a nurse's research study could connect readmissions with the geriatric, 'frequent flyer' population, be they community or LTC/NH subjects.
What a fact-based study to promote better staffing patterns for hospital nurses that would foster improved long-range pt outcomes!
Of course, whether the head honchos would embrace the study recommendations for better staffing would remain to be seen!
Now if someone would come up with a similar, reversed study that would promote improved staffing for LTC/NH facilities to better DECREASE the readmissions of their pts to those hospitals...
Oh, what wishful thinking...
"Publication of the study comes just weeks after the introduction of federal legislation that would mandate nurse staffing ratios across the country."
wow, that in itself is very interesting. This is the first I've heard of any federal rules on ratios, but that would be great if it could pass.
Big health care corporations have been getting richer while their patients just get sicker. All the while causing our budget deficit so soar.
bill4745, RN
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For Children With Common Conditions, Hospital Readmissions Affected By Nurse Staffing Ratios
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A new study shows that pediatric nurse staffing ratios are significantly associated with hospital readmission for children with common medical and surgical conditions.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/260302.ph