Ratios Save Lives

BCNU is championing minimum nurse-to-patient ratios (mNPR), a staffing standard of one nurse for every four patients in medical/surgical units, 24/7. British Columbia will become the first province in Canada to establish mNPR, which will help improve health care for patients and nurses. Learn more.

RatiosSaveLives.ca

The Ratios Save Lives campaign aims to educate the public on how simple the math really is: with the appropriate ratio applied, optimal nurse staffing levels enable nurses to provide the high-quality care patients deserve. As part of this initiative, we have developed a series of 15-second digital ads that highlight the crucial role of nurse-to-patient ratios in ensuring patient safety and quality care. These quick animations will be featured across all digital platforms, including social media, streaming service providers, and online. Watch the ads and learn more by visiting the campaign website.

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Radio Ad 

A BCNU province-wide radio ad was heard across the airwaves to raise awareness about the importance of minimum nurse-to-patient ratios.. Listen to the radio ad:

Globe and Mail Articles

BCNU sponsored a three-part series in the Globe and Mail focusing on the benefits of minimum nurse-to-patient ratios for health care in BC. 

• BC becomes first Canadian province to implement minimum nurse-patient ratio policy

• BC’s nurse-patient ratio policy expects to boost nurse job satisfaction, retention

• BC’s minimum nurse-patient ratios expected to improve patient outcomes, save lives