Staffing standards: why not? A report from the ONS Administration Committee.

This report from the Administration Committee of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) follows the publication of the Committee's monograph, The 1989 National Survey of Salary, Staffing, and Professional Practice Patterns in Oncology Nursing. Based on the experience of other professional organizations, the committee explains why it recommends that staffing standards not be developed at this time. An example of how to use the survey data to develop ideal staffing is included. Issues to consider in developing a staffing plan are also listed.