Lawmakers have introduced legislation that would set federal criminal penalties for assaulting hospital employees. Five things to know: 1. U.S. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Angus King, I-Maine, introduced the Save Healthcare Workers Act (S.1600) in the Senate on May…
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A new survey of nearly 10,000 clinical students reveals missed opportunities by hospitals in the recruitment of soon-to-graduate nurses and allied health professionals. In addition, the research uncovered opportunities for better alignment between academic preparation and real-world clinical demands, while…
Amid ongoing challenges across the healthcare workforce, including burnout and shortages, the University of Cincinnati is working to tackle this issue through a program that embeds UC students into clinical settings. Students are embedded as patient care assistants, offering nurses…
Saint Alphonsus Health System, part of Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health, has launched a student loan repayment initiative to tackle healthcare workforce shortages in Idaho and surrounding regions. The program, launched in partnership with recruitment platform Clasp, will offer structured loan…
Healthcare gained 50,600 jobs in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is roughly in line with the average monthly increase of 52,000 jobs over the previous 12 months. Here are four other things to know from the…
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On May 1, the American Nurses Credentialing Center recognized the inaugural five organizations to earn its Well-Being Excellence credential. The ANCC debuted the credential in December, allowing hospitals and health systems to assess their well-being programs and efforts for nurses…
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill into law April 29, aiming to prevent workplace violence in hospitals. Five notes: 1. Effective July 1, Vermont hospitals are required to create security plans and establish a team to advise on plan…
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Health has launched the Healing Heroes program for donors, families and patients to recognize caregivers, nurses, physicians and other healthcare employees for their care. Holy Cross Health is a member of Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health. …
In November, voters in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska approved ballot measures mandating paid sick leave for workers. Since then, lawmakers in each state have introduced legislation to modify these measures, citing concerns from business groups about costs. 1. Alaska Alaska’s…
With an aging U.S. population and healthcare workforce, many hospital and health system leaders are focused on building the next generation of leaders to tackle the work ahead. Healthcare executives from across the country recently shared with Becker’s how their…