Link seen between working conditions, infections.
ICUs with higher staffing had lower incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections. Overall work environment also directly affected patient safety outcomes. Cross-trained float nurses can be used to overcome staffing shortages.
D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006268:Health Facilities; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States