Presentation Type
Poster
Department
Biology
Location
Walker Conference Center B
Description
This review of literature aims to find evidence for a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 and the effect it has on reducing medication errors in the intensive care unit (ICU). The review of literature was conducted to explore factors that contribute to medication errors and the benefits of a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio versus a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio in the ICU. The evidence can help inform staffing decisions makers about safe nurse-to-patient ratios in the ICU and the effect this ratio has on reducing medication errors. A secondary aim is to assess the potential benefit of a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio on additional patient safety outcomes.
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The Effect of Nurse-to-Patient Ratio on Medication Errors
Walker Conference Center B
This review of literature aims to find evidence for a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 and the effect it has on reducing medication errors in the intensive care unit (ICU). The review of literature was conducted to explore factors that contribute to medication errors and the benefits of a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio versus a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio in the ICU. The evidence can help inform staffing decisions makers about safe nurse-to-patient ratios in the ICU and the effect this ratio has on reducing medication errors. A secondary aim is to assess the potential benefit of a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio on additional patient safety outcomes.
Comments
This poster was presented as part of the NURS 3133 Evidence-Based Nursing Research taught by Dr. Carter.