COVID-19 patient surges and nursing shortages are overwhelming the healthcare systems of Nebraska. As of Oct. 14, only 15 percent of staffed adult intensive care unit beds were available and 23 percent of staffed adult hospital beds were available, according to the Nebraska Hospital Capacity Dashboard.
The executive order suspends some licensing requirements for specialist healthcare professionals including registered dietitians, radiographers and speech-language pathologists and allows them to practice with out-of-state licenses. It also allows pharmacists to have an unrestricted number of pharmacists and technicians under them to aid in vaccinations. The order is set to expire Dec. 31.
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
