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Staffing levels on children's wards: a snapshot survey

Kathy Dickinson

Association of British Paediatric Nurses

Karen Jackson

British Paediatric Nurses

{blacksquare} A snapshot survey was undertaken of staffing levels in 72 wards/units across the United Kingdom.

{blacksquare} A ratio of 4:1 children to staff during day shifts and 6:1 during night shifts was established as a working 'benchmark' for the purposes of this study.

{blacksquare} Many respondents expressed concern around ward establishment levels.

{blacksquare} High vacancy levels in D grade posts was identified, this has implications for the standard and quality of care delivery.

{blacksquare} The need for a benchmark ratio for children's nurses is discussed.

{blacksquare} Further work is now necessary to explore the findings of this preliminary survey.

Key Words: Children's nurses • Establishment figures • Resources • Safety • Staffing levels, Staffing Requirements • Survey • Vacancies.

Journal of Child Health Care, Vol. 3, No. 4, 5-11 (1999)
DOI: 10.1177/136749359900300402
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