Safe Staffing
Current staffing regulations in New Jersey, which offer coverage only in ICU or critical care units, have not been updated since 1987. Technology, reduced hospital stays, and patients have undergone drastic changes, but our regulations have remained stagnant, unchanged, and unenforced. While our state has chosen to do little to improve staffing levels, HPAE local unions have fought for and won staffing language in contracts, whether in the form of nurse to patient staffing ratios or limits on floating and flexing.
HPAE is working closely with its partners in the Patient Safety Coalition to ensure that our hospitals are safe for patients and that staffing levels enable enables healthcare professionals to provide quality care.
Research studies show that safe staffing is linked to better patient outcomes and improved working conditions. A Summary of Nurse Staffing Studies that has been compiled by HPAE clearly indicates that safe staffing improves patient care, facilitates the retention of qualified, experienced nurses, and leads to a reduction in workplace injuries.
Safe Staffing Events
Upcoming Events
Past Events
CDC COCA Webinar: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update—Information for Clinicians Caring for Children and Pregnant Women
Event DetailsHPAE 2019 Professional Issues Conference: Bringing Our Professional Values into the Transformation of Health Care
Event DetailsPublic Town Hall Meeting - Protect Public Healthcare for Newark Residents!
Event DetailsInsights On Batterer Behavior: Comprehensive Class About Abusers in Intimate Partner Relationships
Event DetailsResources
- Summary of Nurse Staffing Studies
- Nurse to Patient Staffing Ratio Bill Currently in the NJ State Senate
- Nurse to Patient Staffing Ratio Bill Currently in the NJ State Assembly