Another study blames understaffing for the rise of use of antipsychotic "chemical handcuffs" in nursing homes:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35926573/
The hits keep coming: DoT's Inspector General says that 77% of air traffic control is understaffed. NYC's ATC is staffed at 54%.
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Association Between Long-Term Care Facility Staffing Levels and Antipsychotic Use in US Long-Term Care Facilities - PubMed
These findings provide support for policy-based interventions to decrease antipsychotic use in LTC facilities by improving staffing skill mix and staffing levels. The results may also inform nursing staff education and training on antipsychotic prescribing practices.