What are safe staffing levels in acute hospitals to minimize fall rates?
Abstract
Adequate nurse staffing is linked to reduced fall rates, with lower nurse-to-patient ratios and experienced nursing staff contributing to safer hospital environments, though specific guidelines are variable.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nursing education and management
Balance
Gait
and Falls Prevention
Patient Safety and Medication Errors
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 15 January 2026