Tag Archives: nurse-to-patient ratios

Decking your desks for ratios

We asked NSWNMA branches across the state to show their support for the Ratios put patient safety first campaign by decorating their ‘desk’ – or workspace – with  streamers, badges, small posters and balloons. We want to improve and extend … Continue reading

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Kempsey asks: is the Premier listening?

The NSWNMA branch at Kempsey District Hospital has sent a letter to their local MP. For background information about this claim and campaign, look here. Kempsey District Hospital ED staff

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The campaign for improved ratios begins

Yesterday, on a beautiful sunny day outside Parliament House, the NSWNMA launched its campaign to embed and extend ratios for all nurses and patients across the state. Brett Holmes spoke to a gathering of delegates that was colourful and enthusiastic. Here’s Brett’s … Continue reading

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Voting for ratios: a video

The recent vote to endorse the NSWNMA’s draft log of claims for the 2013 Public Health System award was overwhelmingly in favour – 214 branches voted yes. While the vote was underway, our intrepid film-maker was out and about capturing … Continue reading

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Ratios get a big tick

Nurses and midwives in NSW believe staff-patient ratios have had a positive impact on the health system and are delivering better patient care, according to a comprehensive survey of NSWNMA members. They clearly recognise the value of ratios, but there is … Continue reading

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