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Ascension Florida rescinds suspensions of unvaccinated workers
Ascension Florida is revoking the suspensions of unvaccinated employees and allowing them to return to work as part of a COVID-19 policy shift, according to CBS affiliate WJAX. -
Millennials, Gen X slow to return to work
Despite job vacancies at a high and payrolls growing, some younger workers are choosing not to reenter the workforce, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 19. -
Teams of 22 medics headed to Minnesota amid COVID-19 surge
The federal government will send two emergency medical teams to Minnesota to support hospital staffing needs, Gov. Tim Walz announced Nov. 17. -
30% of healthcare workers unvaccinated as of September, CDC study finds
Thirty percent of healthcare workers in more than 2,000 U.S. hospitals remained unvaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sept. 15, according to an analysis conducted by researchers from the CDC. -
Lawmakers question Arkansas hospital's vaccination mandate
Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and state lawmakers are at odds over a requirement for healthcare employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, NBC affiliate KARK reported Nov. 17. -
About 1 in 5 healthcare workers have left medicine since the pandemic began — Here's why
With about 1 in 5 healthcare workers leaving medicine since the pandemic began, The Atlantic explored numerous reasons why providers are leaving healthcare, coming up with at least seven key reasons. -
8 recent moves to address staff shortages across the country
As healthcare staff shortages persist around the country, states, health systems and medical schools have attempted to alleviate the resulting strain. -
How the AMA is providing resources to health systems to proactively respond to physician, care team member and employee burnout
Burnout of physicians, nurses and other caregivers has become a significant issue for healthcare systems, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Washington loses 2 percent of hospital staff amid state mandate
Washington has lost about 2 percent of hospital staff amid the state's COVID-19 vaccination mandate, the Washington State Hospital Association said during a press briefing Nov. 15. -
Healthcare sees strongest job growth of 2021: 5 details
Healthcare added 37,200 jobs in October, its strongest showing thus far in 2021, according to a Nov. 16 report by Altarum, a consulting firm. -
Houston Methodist physician resigns following suspension over COVID-19 social media posts
A physician resigned her privileges at Houston Methodist Hospital on Nov. 15 after being temporarily suspended over social media posts about COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, according to the Houston Chronicle. -
Houston Methodist suspends privileges of physician following tweets about COVID-19 vaccine, treatments
Houston Methodist has suspended the privileges of a physician who the system says spread "harmful" and "dangerous" information about the COVID-19 vaccine and treatments, CNN reported Nov. 13. -
How 2 hospitals in tourist towns are using employee housing to fight staff shortages
At St. Luke's McCall (Idaho) Medical Center, four people turned down a job for a building service manager position. -
University Hospitals to comply with federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate
Cleveland-based University Hospitals has informed employees the health system will comply with federal vaccination requirements, according to a statement shared with Becker's Hospital Review. -
Cleveland Clinic mandates COVID-19 vaccination
To comply with federal vaccination requirements, Cleveland Clinic is mandating that its employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the health system announced Nov. 12. -
4.4 million quit jobs as vacancies soar to over 11 million in September
The healthcare industry led the charge on hiring as the labor shortage continued in September, revealing the depths of the imbalance in the labor market. -
Lifespan plans to hire 1,000 people of color in diversity efforts
As part of its workforce diversity efforts, Lifespan will hire more than 1,000 people of color over the next four years, the Providence, R.I.-based health system announced. -
Demystifying the labor shortage
Despite the fact that job vacancies and creation are on an upward trend, companies across many industries are still facing a labor shortage. Low-paying jobs, a mismatch between workers and employers, and a wave of workers quitting all contribute to the shortage, Bloomberg reported on the "Stephanomics" podcast Nov. 11. -
HCA Healthcare mandates COVID-19 vaccination
To comply with federal vaccination requirements, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is mandating that employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4, according to an internal email sent to staff and shared with Becker's Hospital Review. -
US jobless claims hit pandemic low
The number of people applying for unemployment insurance declined further last week, moving more toward a level seen before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 10.
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