Texas, Arizona, Utah and Idaho have recovered all jobs lost during the pandemic, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
Category: Workforce
13% of US hospitals critically understaffed, 22% anticipate shortages: Numbers by state
Almost 13 percent — or 772 of 6,004 — of hospitals reporting staffing levels in the U.S. are experiencing critical staffing shortages, according to HHS data posted Jan. 23.
US hospitals have 3 different deadlines to fully vaccinate staff: All states’ dates in 1 place
CMS has issued a patchwork of COVID-19 vaccination deadlines in states to comply with the agency’s mandate for healthcare facilities participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Americans out sick because of COVID-19 reaches nearly 9 million
Amid the latest COVID-19 surge fueled by the omicron variant, significant numbers of employees across healthcare and other industries have had to miss work because of illness and other reasons related to the virus. Those numbers recently hit a record h…
CMS sets March 21 deadline for Texas healthcare workers under mandate to be fully vaccinated
Medicare and Medicaid providers in Texas covered by the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate must ensure staff have received at least one dose by Feb. 22 and are fully vaccinated by March 21, CMS said in updated guidance issued Jan….
HHS provides $103M for programs to reduce healthcare workforce burnout
HHS will disburse $103 million through the Health Resources and Services Administration to address staffing needs, burnout and mental health among healthcare workers.
COVID-positive employees returning to work: 2 CEOs share their protocols
Hospital CEOs are relying on employees more than ever as the COVID-19 omicron variant continues to spread across the U.S. and staffing shortages persist. During the pandemic, they have worked to establish return-to-work protocols for employees who test…
15% of US hospitals critically understaffed, 24% anticipate shortages: Numbers by state
Almost 15 percent — or 886 of 6,033 — of hospitals reporting staffing levels in the U.S. are experiencing critical staffing shortages, according to HHS data posted Jan. 20.
Montefiore fined $17K for workplace violence violations
The U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration has fined New York City-based Montefiore Medical Center after the agency said it found that employees, including nurses, assistants, technicians and security personnel, were…
New Jersey requires boosters for healthcare staff
Workers in New Jersey healthcare facilities and high-risk congregate settings like hospitals and nursing homes will be required to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including a booster, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Jan. 19.
