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Staffing matters—every shift.

December 12, 2012

West G, Patrician PA, Loan L. Am J Nurs. 2012;112(12):22-7; discussion 28.

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Highlighting the importance of measuring and ensuring adequate staffing levels in hospitals, this commentary describes scenarios drawn from experiences of military nurses that demonstrate how limited staffing can affect nurses, and consequently, patient safety.

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