Why is staffing a more complex issue for a county health department then for a hospital?

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1. There is need to meet very different patient and community needs thus requiring varied competencies and work with varied stakeholders.
2. Nurses having a BSN is the same for acute care hospitals and for public/community health.
3. Required ratio of nurses is highly variable, and the public/community settings does not necessarily and most likely does not require more nurses.
4. Personal safety is more of a concern in the community-travel, safety in certain communities, going into homes and not always sure what one will find, going into high risk areas for crime and substance abuse.

Why Is Staffing a More Complex Issue for a County