Human Capital and Risk

Hospitals and unions: 12 recent conflicts, agreements

Becker's Hospital Review reported on the following hospital-union events — including protests and legal issues — since July 19. By Kelly Gooch - 8/17/18
560 Providence Tarzana workers strike

Approximately 560 workers at Providence Tarzana (Calif.) Medical Center went on strike Aug. 16 over wages and staffing, reports CBS Los Angeles. By Kelly Gooch - 8/17/18
Allegheny Valley Hospital workers vote for option to strike

Workers at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, Pa., voted Aug. 16 to authorize a possible strike, according to a TribLIVE report. By Kelly Gooch - 8/17/18

HR's Role in Improving the Patient Experience

What really moves the patient satisfaction needle? By Staff - 8/17/18
#MeToo in Healthcare – A Broader Cultural Problem?

We spend a lot of time talking to clients about culture. But, what about a culture where people feel valued and safe? By Staff - 8/16/18
Vermont union seeks delay in hospital budget approval amid contract negotiations

The union representing about 1,800 nurses at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington is urging the state's healthcare board to delay approving the hospital's fiscal year 2019 budget until a contract agreement is ratified. By Kelly Gooch - 8/16/18
Allegheny Valley Hospital workers to take strike authorization vote

Workers at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, Pa., will vote on whether to authorize a potential strike, according to a Tribune-Review report. By Kelly Gooch - 8/16/18

Providence Tarzana workers set to strike Aug. 16

More than 500 unionized workers at Providence Tarzana (Calif.) Medical Center plan to strike Aug. 16 over wages, staffing and what they say are unfair labor practices. By Kelly Gooch - 8/15/18
CMS rule could add hurdle for home health aides in unions: 6 things to know

Federal officials have proposed a rule that would prohibit the automatic deduction of union dues for home health aides who receive paychecks from Medicaid, reports NPR. By Kelly Gooch - 8/15/18
Rise in healthcare overtime threatens patient safety, nurse turnover and other clinical and business risks

Healthcare workers are putting in more hours per week than ever before, according to newly released data, signaling potentially greater use of overtime in the face of continuing workforce shortages. By Carolina Araya, SVP of Client Management, AMN Healthcare - 8/15/18
Vermont hospital board told to get active in labor talks

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is urging the University of Vermont Medical Center Board of Trustees to be more involved in contract negotiations between management and the union representing about 1,800 registered nurses, nurse practitioners and licensed practical nurses. By Kelly Gooch - 8/14/18

Rhode Island Hospital, nurses file separate federal labor complaints

Rhode Island Hospital in Providence and the union representing workers there are accusing each other of unfair labor practices amid contract negotiations, according to WPRO. By Kelly Gooch - 8/10/18
Bucks stop here: Vermont nurses divest in protest

AFT Vermont, the parent of the union representing 1,800 nurses at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, is divesting its funds from New England Federal Credit Union to put pressure on the hospital's board, which includes two bank board members. By Kelly Gooch - 8/9/18
Is your health system really ready for two-sided risk?

Through Obama-era insurance reforms, hospitals and health systems were promised increased volume-for-unit rate discounts. By Christopher Stanley, M.D., Carl Landry, and Alex Hunter, Navigant - 8/9/18
Timeline: The Lifespan-union dispute — Where things stand now

Providence, R.I.-based Lifespan and the union representing 2,400 nurses, therapists, technologists and other professionals at Rhode Island and Hasbro Children's hospitals in Providence continue to negotiate a new contract. By Kelly Gooch - 8/9/18
Rhode Island hospital workers picket before talks with Lifespan

Unionized workers at Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence picketed two days before the latest planned negotiations with the hospitals' parent system, Providence-based Lifespan, according to the Providence Journal. By Kelly Gooch - 8/8/18
UPMC bans on workers violated law, labor board rules

The National Labor Relations Board ruled Aug. 6 that Pittsburgh-based UPMC unlawfully prohibited off-duty workers from unionization efforts, according to a Bloomberg BNA report. By Kelly Gooch - 8/7/18
Study Finds Culture and Pride Matter Most to Healthcare Workers

A recent blog post from Select International on focusing your selection and development efforts. By Staff - 8/7/18
Health systems’ growth strategies should reflect employers’ increased focus on employees’ health care experience

Employers represent a critical market segment for most health systems’ strategic growth plans. By Peter Bresler, Jackie Merola and Jessica Jones - 8/7/18
It's time to celebrate! One person's success is everyone's success

Building a high-energy and effective OR culture is important for successful operations and morale. Individual accomplishments are building blocks for professional success and should be celebrated with fellow employees. By Staff - 8/7/18

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