Pamela B de Cordova1, Terry Jones, Kathryn A Riman, Jeannette Rogowski, Matthew D McHugh. 1. New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Newark (Dr de Cordova); Department of Adult Health and Nursing Systems, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond (Dr Jones); Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia (Ms Riman and Dr McHugh); and Department of Health Policy and Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park (Dr Rogowski).
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals differ with respect to quality of care. PURPOSE: Our study examined registered nurse (RN) staffing over time in Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals using unit-level, publicly available data in New Jersey. METHODS: A secondary analysis of longitudinal RN staffing data was conducted using mandated, publicly reported data of 64 hospitals representing 12 nursing specialties across 8 years (2008-2015). Staffing ratios were trended over time to compare RN staffing changes in Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals. RESULTS: Staffing was comparable in Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals for 9 of 12 specialties. On average, from 2008 until 2015, RN staffing slightly increased, with a greater percent increase in Magnet hospitals (6.9%) than in non-Magnet hospitals (4.7%). CONCLUSIONS: Over 8 years in New Jersey, RN staffing improved in Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals. Although there was a slight increase for Magnet hospitals, there was no meaningful difference in staffing for all 12 specialties.
BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals differ with respect to quality of care. PURPOSE: Our study examined registered nurse (RN) staffing over time in Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals using unit-level, publicly available data in New Jersey. METHODS: A secondary analysis of longitudinal RN staffing data was conducted using mandated, publicly reported data of 64 hospitals representing 12 nursing specialties across 8 years (2008-2015). Staffing ratios were trended over time to compare RN staffing changes in Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals. RESULTS: Staffing was comparable in Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals for 9 of 12 specialties. On average, from 2008 until 2015, RN staffing slightly increased, with a greater percent increase in Magnet hospitals (6.9%) than in non-Magnet hospitals (4.7%). CONCLUSIONS: Over 8 years in New Jersey, RN staffing improved in Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals. Although there was a slight increase for Magnet hospitals, there was no meaningful difference in staffing for all 12 specialties.
Authors: Matthew R Boylan; Kelly I Suchman; Helen Korolikova; James D Slover; Joseph A Bosco Journal: J Healthc Qual Date: 2019 Jul/Aug Impact factor: 1.095