The Joint Commission's (TJC's) staffing regulation states:
a. staffing ratios are recommended in peri-natal and critical care areas.
b. nurse managers may determine the nurse-to-patient ratio as long as the pa-tient's needs are being met.
c. hospitals must also provide the right number of competent staff members to meet the patients' needs.
d. hospitals may limit the number of admis-sions to ensure there are an adequate number of staff members to meet patient needs.
C
TJC noted the following (2006): The goal of the human resources function is to ensure that the hospital determines the qualifications and competencies for staff positions based on its mission; populations; and care, treatment, and services. Hospitals must also provide the right number of competent staff members to meet the patients' needs. (p. HR-1)
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