What influences the organisation of nurse staffing in intensive care?

What influences the organisation of nurse staffing in intensive care? Nurse staffing in intensive care is typically based on the number of nurses per patient (nurse to patient ratio), with more nurses needed to care for the most unwell patients. New research showed that many other factors influence how nurse staffing is organised. The mix of nurses’ skills and experience, the layout of the ward, and the availability of other professionals in the team, all had an impact. The potential impact on patient safety and nurses’ wellbeing was considered. National Institute for Health and Care Research