Acuity-Based Staffing In Patient Care

Nurses may be more likely to leave if placed in patient care situations that they are not trained to handle. Not all nurses have the same experience; every patient is different and requires a specialized plan of care; therefore, experienced and well-trained nurses are critical in meeting patient care needs. Data-driven staffing and the use of acuity based staffing tools, may be beneficial in providing adequate staffing and improving the ability to deliver high-quality patient care. Implementing initiatives that focus on improving nursing staff wellness and satisfaction serve as the basis of retaining and recruiting valuable staff. Nursing is demanding mentally, physically and emotionally; furthermore, nurses work grueling hours, with high