The Ohio Nurses Association has indicated that the requirements for nursing homes do not include a mandated ratio of patients to staff, therefore, many nursing homes set a minimum of one certified nurse aide-to-patient ratio of 1:20 where a facility must have at least one licensed nurse for every 40 patients (also known as residents in long-term care facilities). Carolyn’s Law mission statement is to reduce burnout and medical errors and to hold staff accountable for any debilitating injuries, damage or harm caused to patients due to lack of immediate action to prevent further injury or even death.