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1. RN to pt ratio @ your hospital?

   PATME replied to plumrn's topic in Safety

   As a result of a Studer Group Leadership study, my hospital system is 'implementing' improved staffing levels, and taking patient assignments away from charge nurses. It will be most interesting to see whether that happens, or not, in practice. Ideas...

2. Survey: Has your facility implemented nurse to patient ratios?

   PATME replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   As a result of a Studer Group Leadership study, my hospital system is 'implementing' improved staffing levels, and taking patient assignments away from charge nurses. It will be most interesting to see whether that happens, or not, in practice. Ideas...

3. 12N Sleeping During Break

   PATME replied to MEDRQST's topic in Safety

   It is illegal under the FLSA to control what an employee does on their unpaid leave. Napping is their prerogative. However, the supervisor can control when the break period is scheduled.