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This document discusses nurse to patient ratios in healthcare facilities. It defines the nurse to patient ratio as the number of patients cared for by one nurse. An appropriate ratio depends on factors like patient severity and unit. A ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 in ICU and 1:4-5 elsewhere is suggested. Maintaining a proper ratio promotes patient safety through continuity of care and fewer errors. However, nurse shortages can challenge appropriate ratios and increase burnout, decreasing patient interactions.

Author

esther kwikiriza kato

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EN