National Push For Aged Care Ratios: Aged Care Nurses Around Australia Will Soon Have An Opportunity To Help Put An End To Chronic Understaffing Of Nursing Homes

Abstract

Aged care nurses play a crucial role providing care and support to the elderly in Australia. However, there have been concerns regarding the quality of care due to insufficient nurse-to-patient ratios in aged care facilities. This essay explores the national push for better aged care ratios, discussing the importance of adequate staffing levels in improving the overall quality of care for older adults. By examining the current state of aged care ratios in Australia, as well as international standards and best practices, this essay argues that increasing nurse-to-patient ratios is essential for enhancing the quality of care in aged care facilities.