The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the emotional, mental and physical health of hospital employees across the U.S. Here are five numbers outlining the mental health strain on workers:
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Colorado lawmakers have passed legislation that would ban the "doxxing" of healthcare workers, an act that reveals private or identifying information about an individual on the internet, opening them up to harassment and intimidation.
A bill that would have set nurse staffing ratios died while under consideration in the Washington Senate, The Everett Herald reported March 3.
As the "Great Resignation" has been featured widely in media and felt across organizations, it may be helpful to turn to internal people analytics to understand the reality of the situation at each organization, according to a Feb. 24 McKinsey…
Washington, D.C., has the highest number of active physicians per 100,000 residents, according to the latest Association of American Medical Colleges State Physician Workforce Data Report. The state with the most active physicians per resident is Massachusetts, while Idaho is…
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Hospitals across the country are facing staffing shortages and seeing their labor expenses soar as they compete for talent.
Hospitals gained jobs in February for the second straight month amid job growth in the industry, according to the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The American Hospital Association is urging Congress to address workforce challenges facing healthcare facilities, calling the issue a national emergency.
The Senate passed legislation March 2 aimed at halting the federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate for eligible healthcare workers participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
New Jersey will postpone the Feb. 28 deadline for all healthcare workers to receive a COVID-19 booster shot.