Columbus-based OhioHealth and Columbus State Community College have partnered on an initiative that will double the number of healthcare professionals trained in five fields where there is strong demand from both students and employers.
Category: Workforce
3rd physician leaves Kansas hospital amid CEO termination
A third physician has left Norton (Kan.) County Hospital amid the termination of former CEO Brian Kirk.
Healthcare workers' optimism is returning: 3 findings
Healthcare workers experienced high levels of burnout, stress and trauma during the pandemic, but new data suggests their optimism about the industry is returning, according to a June 26 survey from Morning Consult.
Nurses per capita, ranked by state
On average, approximately 195,400 openings for registered nurses are projected from 2021-2031, according to the United States National Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oregon lawmakers approve minimum staffing mandate for hospitals
The Oregon Senate agreed with its House and passed HB2697, a minimum staffing mandate for hospital workers, on June 22.
Michigan considers doubling fines for assault on healthcare workers
Michigan lawmakers are considering two bills that would raise fines if a person pleads guilty to or is convicted of assaulting a healthcare worker.
'Roll out the red carpet': Novant Health's keys to an 85% nurse retention rate
When it comes to recruitment and retention, healthcare organizations must focus on experienced nurses as well as new nurses. Focus on the latter group involves preparing new graduates as they begin practice while exposing them to today’s healthcare env…
Gen Z gets schooled on office etiquette
Companies, universities and recruiters are finding new ways to sharpen recent graduates’ interpersonal and professional skills as they enter in-person workplaces, The Wall Street Journal reported June 16.
Ohio hospital contests OSHA citation alleging failure to protect workers from violence
Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is contesting initial findings from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that the hospital failed to protect its employees from violent patients.
Kentucky system drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate for workers
Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare is no longer requiring that workers receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a spokesperson told the Louisville Courier Journal.
