Unsafe staffing levels in New York’s hospitals undermine the quality of care patients receive. All New Yorkers — from patients, community members, healthcare workers and their unions to legislators...
Nurses know that safe staffing levels save lives — and the research is on our side. Clinical and academic studies show that safe staffing improves patient outcomes and even saves money. And highly regarded reports show that New York State would have been better prepared and seen fewer deaths during the coronavirus pandemic if there had been safe staffing standards in hospitals and nursing homes.
