Patient Ratio Impact on Patient Safety in the Emergency Department

Authors

• Erin Griffin RN, MaineHealth
• Rhonda Leavitt RN, MaineHealth

Files

Description

How does high patient to nurse ratios effect patient outcome and satisfaction compared to lower nurse to patient ratios?

Publication Date

7-2026

Disciplines

Nursing

Recommended Citation

Griffin, Erin RN and Leavitt, Rhonda RN, "Patient Ratio Impact on Patient Safety in the Emergency Department" (2026). Nurse Residency. 169.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/nurseresidency/169