“Nurse Staffing Levels As Public Health” Forum at USM - 12/5

The Scontras Center for Labor & Community & Education will be hosting a forum on safe staffing and nurse-to-patient ratios on Tuesday, December 5 at 6 pm at the McGoldrick Center at the University of Southern Maine, Portland campus. The program will feature Karen B. Lasater, PhD, RN Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research.

Register here to attend!

Healthcare is often deeply personal, but research shows that nurses’ patient loads per shift affect entire communities in terms of mortality, readmission, workplace safety, and employee retention. This subject is especially important in Maine as the Legislature considers the Maine Quality Care Act this coming legislative session.

Join us as Dr. Lasater presents her research and considers the views of proponents and opponents of regulating nurse-to-patient ratios. Additionally, nurses from Maine and beyond will share their experiences of staffing levels and their impacts on Maine communities. The presentations will be followed by a public discussion

For more info: scontrascenter@maine.edu or (207) 780-4928