title: State-mandated staffing ratios within ESRD: benefits and costs.
abstract: Currently at least five states regulate the ratio of licensed to unlicensed staff in dialysis clinics; ten states have required patient-to-staff ratios. In addition, nurse practice acts in at least 18 states strictly limit the practice of the patient care technician (PCT). State-mandated staffing ratios, coupled with restrictive nurse practice acts, may be impacting the delivery of care to renal patients. This article looks at the pros and cons of state-mandated staffing ratios within ESRD.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bednar
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Haight
authors.forename: Josette
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Street
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000451:nursing*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States