Penn LDI reports that a study by Karen Lasater, Matthew McHugh, and Linda Aiken found that many COVID-19 deaths could have been prevented with adequate nurse staffing and better work environments.
Citation:
"How Nurse Staffing Variations were Associated with Hospital Patient Deaths During the COVID Pandemic." Penn LDI, H levins, September 26, 2024.
Lasater, K. McHugh, M. Aiken, L. 2024. "Hospital Nursing Staffing Variation and COVID-19 Deaths: A Cross-Sectional Study." International Journal of Nursing Studies.