Where is our evidence? Look no further. The research is clear: unsafe staffing levels are bad for nurses, for patients, for hospitals, and for our communities. Here you can find research that details all the ways that unsafe staffing levels are creating chaos in our health care systems, and how the new law will lead to a healthier work environment for nurses, lower turnover rates, and improve patient outcomes.

We all know: safe staffing saves lives.

Learn more:

• Better Staffing Leads to Better Patient Outcomes
  
• Current State – An Analysis of Nurse Staffing In Oregon
  
• Nurse Staffing By The Bullet Point
  
• Oregon’s Nursing Workforce – A Leaky Bucket
  
• Unsafe Staffing Leads to Delayed Patient Care and Nurse Turnover