Issn Print: 1529-7535
Publication Date: 2005/01/01
Implementing Innovative Solutions for PICU Expansion in An Era of Critical Care Workforce Shortage: 6
Excerpt
Many Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) in the U.S. are in the process of expanding bed capacity. Previous studies have shown that staffing shortages, including nursing shortage, can lead to adverse patient outcomes. In the current environment of workforce shortage, ensuring an optimal level of staffing can be a significant challenge for most PICUs. Therefore, it is important to understand the inter-relationship of critical care physician and nurse staffing patterns on PICU efficiency and outcomes, and to explore innovative staffing solutions that will ensure optimal quality of care while expanding the number of PICU beds in an environment with staffing constraints.
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