State officials in Nevada are encouraging nurse apprenticeships as part of efforts to alleviate staffing shortages in hospitals and health systems.
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How Florida hospitals are juggling plans over COVID-19 vaccination mandates
Amid a COVID-19 surge fueled by the omicron variant, hospitals and health systems in Florida must navigate conflicting positions at federal and state levels when it comes to vaccination mandates.
15% of job vacancies are due to long COVID-19, report finds: 6 things to know
As the U.S. deals with a major labor shortage, a Jan. 11 Brookings report estimates that about 15 percent of unfilled jobs could be the result of people struggling with long COVID-19.
WVU Medicine, University Hospitals among organizations revisiting vaccination deadlines
After the Supreme Court upheld the CMS COVID-19 vaccination mandate for healthcare workers Jan. 13, hospitals and health systems are taking another look at their own requirements.
13 states experiencing workforce shortages in at least 25% of hospitals; 23 anticipate it
Almost 17 percent — or 908 of 5,451 — of hospitals reporting staffing levels in the U.S. are experiencing critical staffing shortages, according to HHS data posted Jan. 17.
24 states must ensure healthcare workers are fully vaccinated by March 15, CMS says
CMS issued updated guidance Jan. 14 for enforcement of the agency’s healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccination mandate, including that covered providers must ensure their employees are fully vaccinated by March 15.
Some hospitals revisit COVID-19 vaccination mandates as Supreme Court upholds CMS rule
Some healthcare organizations had suspended their requirements as legal proceedings continued over CMS’ COVID-19 vaccination mandate for healthcare workers. However, hospitals and health systems are reevaluating their policies after the Supreme Co…
17% of US hospitals critically understaffed, 23% anticipate shortages: Numbers by state
Almost 17 percent — or 1,019 of 6,035 — of all hospitals in the U.S. are experiencing critical staffing shortages, according to HHS data posted Jan. 13.
11 New York counties ask state to reconsider booster requirement
A New York requirement for healthcare workers to receive COVID-19 booster shots is drawing concern from 11 counties in the state’s Finger Lakes region, according to Spectrum News.
Hospitals urge patients to show compassion to workers amid staffing shortages
Hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are asking patients to show kindness and patience to staff on the front lines of the latest COVID-19 surge.
