Staffing ratio trends--a survey of perioperative nurse managers.

Current data from perioperative practice areas can help determine appropriate ratios for the skill mix of employees in perioperative settings. For this survey, managers were asked to report staffing ratios and other facility information to identify current trends. A ratio of two RNs to one surgical technologist was most commonly reported. This is consistent across several factors, including practice area, number of ORs, and number of procedures.