Promote Evidence-Based Safe Staffing

Having a sufficient number of registered nurses on a patient care unit sounds like a good idea. But is there proof that it actually provides a benefit? The answer is yes!

There is a substantial evidence base for safe registered nurse staffing. For more than a decade, research has demonstrated appropriate nurse staffing provides positive return on investments.

There is evidence that:

Safe staffing is effective in reducing lengths of stay

Safe staffing results in improved hospital satisfaction ratings by patients.
Safe staffing has reduced hospital-acquired infections - including those infections that no longer qualify for Medicare reimbursement.
Safe staffing improves nurse satisfaction, which reduces costly nurse turnover.

ANA believes its solution to safe staffing - a comprehensive staffing plan that takes into account nurses and patients on individual units - creates a positive environment for nursing care. ANA is committed to encouraging research to demonstrate the best way to provide safe staffing and quality patient care.

The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators®, or NDNQI®, a part of ANA's National Center for Nursing Quality®, is contributing to the evidence of safe nurse staffing. By comparing factors such as nursing hours per patient day, staffing skill mix, registered nurse satisfaction, and nursing turnover against patient outcomes, NDNQI helps hospital administrators and nurses make system improvements to better their quality of care.

Participation in NDNQI makes a positive difference for nurses, hospitals, and patients, and can help improve research in nursing patient care quality and promote safe staffing evidence.

Safe staffing is more than just a good idea - it's an evidence-based approach to quality patient care.

Reference Lists and Safe Staffing Research

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Safe Staffing Saves Lives

Promote Evidence-Based Safe Staffing

Reference Lists and Safe Staffing Research