Over the past 25 years, research has consistently shown that nurse staffing levels and skill mix are critical to patient outcomes. Yet hospitals often underinvest in nurse staffing because nurse labor is treated as a cost rather than a source of revenue under the current payment system. To address this, the newly established Commission for…
Extensive research has established a strong link between overall nurse staffing levels and certain patient safety outcomes. In contrast, the impact of agency nurse staffing on patient outcomes has been studied less frequently, with inconsistent results. US studies examining agency hours often rely on cross-sectional designs, which, along with similarly limited research on overtime hours,…
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are increasingly recognized as essential healthcare providers in the United States. Valued for their deep understanding of the communities they serve, CHWs play a crucial role in building high-impact partnerships with low-income, underserved, and racial and ethnic minority populations. Despite the recognized value of CHWs in improving health outcomes, the integration…
