Hospital nurse staffing variation and Covid-19 deaths: A cross-sectional study

Hospital nurse staffing variation and Covid-19 deaths: A cross-sectional study
International Journal of Nursing Studies; by Karen B. Lasater, Matthew D. McHugh, Linda H. Aiken; 6/24
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Covid-19 mortality varied depending on the hospital where patients were admitted, but it is unknown what aspects of hospitals were important for mitigating preventable deaths. Patients with Covid-19 admitted to hospitals with adequate numbers of RNs caring for patients, a workforce rich in BSN-qualified RNs, and high-quality nurse work environments (both prior to and during the Covid-19 pandemic) were more likely to survive the hospitalization. Bolstering these hospital nursing resources during ordinary times is necessary to ensure better patient outcomes and emergency-preparedness of hospitals for future public health emergencies.
Publisher's Note: Also see related KFF Health News article Chronically Understaffed US Hospitals Saw More Covid Deaths, Data Indicate.