In summary, safe and appropriate nurse staffing ratios in hospitals have a variety of benefits, including compliance with programs like HRRP, increased budget funds, lower healthcare costs, improved patient care and outcomes, higher nurse satisfaction, and reduced turnover. Studies have shown that enforceable ratios result in better outcomes, fewer adverse events, and lower mortality rates. The American Nurses Association supports enforceable ratios as an essential approach to achieving appropriate staffing. However, when ratios are too high, it can lead to increased workload, stress, and turnover. A study in Australia also found that implementing minimum ratios resulted in improved patient outcomes.