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Linking economics and quality: developing an evidence-based nurse staffing tool
E Faye Anderson1, Karen H Frith, Barbara Caspers
1University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Nursing, Huntsville, Alabama, USA. faye.anderson@uah.edu
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|December 16, 2010
Summary
Evidence shows higher nurse staffing improves patient outcomes, but practice lags. A collaborative developed an evidence-based tool to translate staffing research into decision-making, overcoming data challenges.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Established evidence links nurse staffing levels to patient outcomes.
- Translating this evidence into clinical practice remains a significant challenge.
- A practice/academic collaborative was formed to address this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To promote the translation of nurse staffing research into healthcare decision-making.
- To develop an evidence-based staffing tool for practical application.
- To overcome challenges in data identification and accessibility for staffing decisions.
Main Methods:
- Summarized previous research on nurse staffing, patient outcomes, and financial outcomes.
- Conducted a pilot study on nurse staffing and patient outcomes in medical-surgical units.
- Expanded pilot research and developed a decision-making staffing tool.
Main Results:
- Pilot study supported previous findings: higher nurse staffing correlates with positive patient outcomes.
- Current phase focuses on expanding research and tool development.
- Key challenges include identifying critical data elements and maintaining stakeholder engagement.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative efforts are crucial for translating research into practice.
- An evidence-based staffing tool can aid decision-making.
- Addressing data challenges and ensuring access to timely information are vital for effective nurse staffing.
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