CHSFR - Evaluation of Patient Safety and Nurse Staffing

This study from the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) was a synthesis of the best available evidence and provision of policy recommendations in the area of nurse staffing and patient safety.

The results of the synthesis indicate a significant relationship between nurse staffing and patient safety.

Evidence also shows there are moderating factors, such as nurse characteristics and organizational factors, which influence the relationship between nurse staffing and patient safety.

The findings also demonstrate the importance of linking the implementation of good nurse staffing initiatives with effective leadership and management concepts.

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