The association between midwifery staffing and reported harmful incidents: a cross-sectional analysis of routinely collected data

Abstract Background Independent inquiries have identified that appropriate staffing in maternity units is key to enabling quality care and minimising harm, but optimal staffing levels can be difficult to achieve when there is a shortage of midwives. The services provided and how they are staffed (to...

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Main Authors: Lesley Turner, Jane Ball, Paul Meredith, Ellen Kitson-Reynolds, Peter Griffiths
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-10812-8