Could changing how we measure nurse staffing transform hospital payments?
In this video, I explore the potential of including nurse staffing hours per patient day and turnover rates in hospital comparisons.
This could eventually influence the hospital value-based payment program.
There's also a long-term discussion on whether we need a new approach to paying hospitals for nursing and support staff, rather than just including labor costs in room and board.
Could these nurse hours become a direct part of the DRGs without increasing costs?
What are your thoughts on this change?
The Senate HELP Committee is investigating whether the severe hospital staffing crisis, marked by overworked and undervalued staff, is jeopardizing the well-being of both patients and nurses.
