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,…
The use of Clinical Support Personnel (CSP), who perform healthcare tasks under the supervision of registered nurses and other licensed healthcare providers, has been used as a primary strategy for managing professional shortages. Despite the large numbers in the health care industry, little is known about the clinical nonlicensed personnel (CNLP) in US hospitals and…
The use of Clinical Support Personnel (CSP), who perform healthcare tasks under the supervision of registered nurses and other licensed healthcare providers, has been used as a primary strategy for managing professional shortages. Despite the large numbers in the health care industry, little is known about the clinical nonlicensed personnel (CNLP) in US hospitals and…
