Poor staffing is to blame. We are short-staffed everywhere. Even before the pandemic, we didn't have enough staff in high-demand units. The patient-to-nurse ratio has to be improved. We need a ratio that keeps people safe.
November 23rd, 2023 / 5:25 p.m.
President, Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions
Poor staffing is to blame. We are short-staffed everywhere. Even before the pandemic, we didn't have enough staff in high-demand units. The patient-to-nurse ratio has to be improved. We need a ratio that keeps people safe.
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