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?
A) Increasing the total number of staff on the unit.
B) Increasing the staff and registered nurse (RN)hours per patient.
C) Increasing the total number of staff and implementing 12-hour shifts.
D) Increasing the number of RNs and number of RNs with experience on the unit.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Increasing the number of RNs and the number of RNs with experience on the unit can improve the quality and safety of care for patients. RNs are knowledgeable and skilled in assessing and preventing adverse events such as falls and pressure ulcers. Having more experienced RNs on the unit can help to identify and address potential risks that may lead to adverse events. Increasing the total number of staff or implementing 12-hour shifts may not necessarily address the issue of adverse events if the staff do not have the necessary skills and experience to prevent them. Increasing the staff and RN hours per patient may improve the quality of care, but it may not directly address the issue of adverse events. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

The Number of Adverse Events Such as Falls and Pressure