critical care nurse-pt ratio

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Does anyone know where to find the laws for nurse-pt ratio for the critical care (ICU/CCU) areas in the state of California. I have looked but cannot find it. Is it a law or just a guideline? What happens to Units that understaff critical care areas? How are they regulated? I would appreciate any resources or stories on understaffing in the critical care areas.

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Does anyone know where to find the laws for nurse-pt ratio for the critical care (ICU/CCU) areas in the state of California. I have looked but cannot find it. Is it a law or just a guideline? What happens to Units that understaff critical care areas? How are they regulated? I would appreciate any resources or stories on understaffing in the critical care areas.

It is a law, and it is Title 22. I actually do have the entire test of the statute, E mail me privately, and I will sent it to you. I was given it by a nurse attorney who lives and practices in Northern California. She herself, was a critical care nurse. I am a Legal Nurse myself.

Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN

Spokane, Washington

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Thank you Lindarn. I sent you a private e-mail. I'm new at maneuvering through allnurse, so I hope you received my private e-mail.

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