Effects of State Laws, Rules, and Regulations on Staffing

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1 How do state laws, rules, and regulations affect staffing? Are these laws, rules, and regulations beneficial or detrimental to nurses or patients?
Effects of State Laws, Rules, and Regulations on Staffing
Gandhi et al. (2021) found that turnover rates in regions with lower per capita income tend to be higher, potentially indicating that nursing staff are more prone to leave their positions due to inadequate compensation in these areas.
Based on these findings, state rules that govern minimum wage and the provision of benefits for nursing staff can help decrease turnover rates, thus increasing the number of staff in the facilities.
State staffing requirements also contribute to the number of staff per facility. For instance, under the Arkansas Protection of Long-Term Care Facility Residents Act, nursing homes are obligated to meet specific minimum staffing ratios for direct care, with these ratios being determined exclusively by the facility's resident population (census) (Harrington & Edelman, 2018).
Beneficial Effects
The regulations, through elevating compensation and benefits, mitigate the inclination of nursing staff to depart their roles, thus reducing turnover rates extends to both nurses, who enjoy increased job security and financial stability, and patients, who receive more consistent care from seasoned professionals. Concurrently, state-mandated staffing requirements, as exemplified by the Arkansas Protection of Long-Term Care Facility Residents Act, are pivotal for ensuring nursing homes adhere to specified minimum staffing ratios. This, in turn, fortifies patient care by ensuring sufficient staff members are available to meet patients' needs, ultimately enhancing patients' overall well-being.
Detrimental Effects
The need for more state regulations in addressing minimum wage and benefits for nursing staff can have detrimental effects. This is particularly evident in regions with lower per capita income and insufficient compensation, where nursing staff may experience higher turnover rates, leading to inconsistent patient care. As a result, patients may not receive the required attention and expertise due to a shortage of experienced nurses (Gandhi et al., 2021).
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