The number of adverse events such as falls and pressure ulcers on your unit is increasing. An ideal staffing plan to address this issue would include which of the following? Increasing the:
a. Total number of staff on the unit.
b. Staff and RN hours per patient.
c. Total number of staff, and implementing 12-hour shifts.
d. Number of RNs and number of RNs with experience on the unit.
The number of adverse events such as falls and pressure ulcers on your unit is increasing. An ideal staffing plan to address this issue would include which of the following?
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The correct answer is d. Number of RNs and number of RNs with experience on the unit.
Explanation: Increasing the number of registered nurses (RNs) and ensuring that a greater proportion of RNs have experience can lead to better patient care and supervision. Experienced RNs are typically more skilled at preventing and managing adverse events such as falls and pressure ulcers, thus directly addressing the increase in these incidents on the unit. While increasing total staff or hours might help, the quality and experience of the nursing staff are crucial in effectively reducing adverse events.