Category: Workforce

Unvaccinated federal employees must begin weekly COVID-19 testing by Feb. 15, Biden administration says

Federal agencies should establish a COVID-19 screening testing program by Feb. 15 for unvaccinated workers, including those who have an approved or pending request for an exception or extension from the Biden administration’s vaccination requirement fo…

Travel nurses to face tighter rules in California

Out-of-state nurses will no longer be allowed to work in California without a temporary or permanent California nursing license as of March 31, according to nurse.org.

Much of Biden’s vaccine-or-test mandate takes effect

Key parts of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s vaccinate-or-test mandate for businesses with 100 or more employees took effect Jan. 10 as the Supreme Court considers challenges to the rule, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Nearly 4 in 10 US News’ best jobs are in healthcare: 2022

Nearly 4 in 10 jobs of the 100 Best Jobs of 2022 are healthcare or healthcare support roles, according to a U.S. News & World Report list released Jan. 11.

19% of US hospitals critically understaffed, 21% anticipate shortages: Numbers by state

Just over 19 percent — or 1,168 of 6,089 — of all hospitals in the U.S. are experiencing critical staffing shortages, according to HHS data posted Jan. 9.

California allows healthcare workers back to work after COVID-19 exposure, positive test

The California Department of Public Health temporarily revised its guidelines to allow healthcare workers who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic to return to work immediately without isolation or testing.

New York to require COVID-19 boosters for healthcare staff

New York will require healthcare workers to receive COVID-19 booster shots as cases and hospitalizations continue to climb statewide, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Jan. 7. 

‘Emotional rollercoaster’: 6 nurses describe latest COVID-19 surge

For nearly two years, nurses have worked on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic during multiple surges. The latest winter surge comes amid a increase of infections fueled by the omicron variant.   

Hospitals lose 5,100 jobs in December

Hospitals lost jobs in December for the second straight month, according to the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Connecticut to mandate COVID-19 boosters for hospital, nursing home workers

The Connecticut Hospital Association is requiring a COVID-19 booster dose as part of its statewide mandatory vaccination policy for hospital and health system workers and clinical staff, the association said Jan. 6.