title: Point-counterpoint. Regulated staffing ratios. Not "if" but "how". Nurse to patient ratios do not work.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Health and Socio-Economic Policy, 21C Orinda Way, #361, Orinda, CA 94563, USA.
authors.forename: Kay
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McVay
authors.forename: Don
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: DeMoro
authors.forename: Donna M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Herrin
mesh_terms: D001509:Bed Occupancy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002140:California; D005544:Forecasting; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D040541:Marketing; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012449:Safety; D014481:United States; D016526:Workload