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Implementing the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016

capturing the journey from legislation to implementation

Published: 15/10/2021
Last updated: 25/02/2022
Publication code: 009 981
The passing of the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016, the first of its kind in Europe, stands as a testament to the ability of the organisation to campaign effectively, to engage in political and legislative processes with evidence, and to support both the introduction and passage of key legislation to set minimum nurse numbers in acute hospital settings. This report explores what actions made the difference in delivering the legislation.
Implementing the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016: capturing the journey from legislation to implementation

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