Category: Workforce

How many healthcare facilities are missing workers in your state?

No state in the U.S. is immune to healthcare workforce shortages — but some are suffering more than others, according to the most recent federal data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. 

How many healthcare facilities are missing workers in your state?

No state in the U.S. is immune to healthcare workforce shortages — but some are suffering more than others, according to the most recent federal data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. 

Bon Secours embraces nursing flex program to reduce turnover

Like other health systems, Bon Secours Mercy Health has faced challenges in terms of recruitment and retainment, with its nursing vacancy rate reaching a historic high at one point during the pandemic. 

Will the end of CMS' vaccine mandate ease workforce shortages? 2 experts weigh in

In November 2021, CMS announced a vaccine mandate requiring facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding to ensure staff are vaccinated against COVID-19, save for medical or religious exemptions. Now, with the imminent end of the mandate, Beck…

Nurse job postings up 53% over pre-COVID numbers, Indeed says

With May marking the American Nurses Association’s National Nurses Month, Indeed examined the latest trends in the nursing job market. 

Nurse job postings up 53% over pre-COVID numbers, Indeed says

With May marking the American Nurses Association’s National Nurses Month, Indeed examined the latest trends in the nursing job market. 

5 fast facts on remote work

Remote work options are going down, but workers are still clinging to them. 

5 fast facts on remote work

Remote work options are going down, but workers are still clinging to them. 

Minnesota drafts compromise to exempt Mayo Clinic from staffing bill

The state of Minnesota is moving forward with a plan to exempt Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic from its controversial Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act, the Star Tribune reported May 15. 

Critics weigh in on legislation to establish hospital police forces

Amid rising violence against healthcare workers, states are considering or approving laws that address penalties for assaults on healthcare workers, as well as allow the creation of hospital police forces, KFF Health News reported May 15. Groups repres…