Healthcare Staffing

Healthcare staffing is critical to patient satisfaction because the healthcare workforce is primarily responsible for the patient's care experience.

Adequate nurse staffing is key to improving patient care and nurse retention, while poor staffing endangers patients and drives nurses from the profession. Unfortunately, staffing problems are only set to get worse as baby boomers age and the demand for health care services grows, making staffing a growing concern for nurses and patients alike.

Clearly, education, teamwork, and preparation are key to the success of any healthcare organization.

Communication between the patient's nurse and the charge nurse is imperative to ensure that the resources needed to provide excellent patient care.