I worked here in 2011. The current nurse to patient ratio is still an issue in 2020. More so than before. My adult sickle cell population had a lot of issues here especially with receiving their pain medication on time due to recurring staffing issues. Some of the best pediatric sickle cell physicians work here therefore this hospital is recommended due to the knowledge of those pediatric "blood" doctors.

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The short time I worked there was more than enough to see that they too had an issue with staffing. This is a UHS facility (1 of 6) that have the same issues with understaffing especially in these times. Having 6 to 7 patients on a medical surgical floor is very hard. Its should be no more then 5 patients according to the American Nurses Association and current staffing laws in California. They scored 67% in 2020 under hospital quality: Summerlin Hospital Medical Center – Las Vegas, NV | Healthgrades

Be sure to look under the area that says hospital quality so you can determine if they have services that fit your needs and standards. Here is a recent article to show the issues they are facing: Las Vegas Hospital Settles $63 Million Brain Damage Case (fizzlaw.com)

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