Labor Mix Nurses are a diminishing presence in hospitals. Most of the growth has been distributed between ancillary, administrative and outpatient services. Similar trends exist nationally. As hospitals increase the overall size of their workforce, the labor mix has changed to include a lower ratio of nurses to total. Most of the growth has been distributed between ancillary, administrative and outpatient services.
Similar trends exist nationally.
As hospitals increase the overall size of their workforce, the labor mix has changed to include a lower ratio of nurses to total. Much is known about the cost of nurses. Yet little examination has been directed toward nursing's contribution. While the relationship between nursing and quality patient care is quietly accepted, good analysis of variation is lacking. The reasons for this are varied.