On Aug. 9, Pennsylvanians awoke to shocking news: Two patients at Carlisle Regional Medical Center might have died because of persistent and dangerous understaffing at the hospital.
Categories: Nurse Alliance
We’ve been saying it for years, but a major new study clearly shows that safe staffing saves lives – 10% more lives to be exact.
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Nurses across this country rank staffing as their biggest challenge. As caregivers on the frontline, we know that having more nurses at the bedside means better patient outcomes and quality …
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Faced with billions in cuts to our kids education, care for our seniors, and services for other vulnerable populations, thousands of workers took to the steps of the state Capitol …
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On Monday, April 4, 2011, thousands of American workers stood together in over 1,000 actions across this country to not only remember Martin Luther King, but to draw attention to …
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In less than one year, the real work of delivering the benefits of reform is moving forward in our states, hospitals and healthcare centers.
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On March 8th, Governor Corbett unveiled his 2011-12 budget proposal. And true to his campaign pledge, he proposed to raise not a single tax – not even on natural gas …
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Before Tom Corbett took the oath on January 18 to become Pennsylvania’s 46th Governor, he had already signaled an end to affordable health coverage for thousands of Pennsylvanians. At risk …
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Nurses at Altoona Regional Health System voted overwhelmingly on December 23rd to ratify a new union contract that includes a new process for setting nurse-to-patient ratios and staffing guidelines, as …
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On December 10th, caregivers at Extendicare Meadowcrest Nursing Center in Bethel Park, PA voted to join our union. They join over 500 union members from five other Extendicare facilities in …
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