How does inadequate staffing in healthcare facilities affect patient safety, and what strategies can be implemented to address this issue while ensuring that patient care standards are maintained?
Inadequate staffing in healthcare facilities can severely impact patient safety by leading to increased workloads for nurses, which can result in fatigue, errors, and reduced quality of care. Overworked staff may struggle to provide timely and effective care, leading to potential negative outcomes for patients. This issue has been exacerbated by factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has intensified the strain on healthcare systems. Strategies to address this issue include...