https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=6559348&GUID=AD272346-72F6-48EB-B26B-9C87B2B90364Legistar15https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=6559348&GUID=AD272346-72F6-48EB-B26B-9C87B2B90364AD272346-72F6-48EB-B26B-9C87B2B90364-2024-03-22-13-23-37Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION ON STRENGTHENING AND SUSTAINING THE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE IN THE UNITED STATES WHEREAS, Nationwide, the healthcare system faces a shortage of healthcare workers, including nurses and specialized doctors, which may jeopardize access to high quality, equitable care for patients and communities; WHEREAS, according to the American Hospital Association, the United States boasts over 6,000 hospitals, including rural, urban, and local and state government community hospitals, servicing over 900,000 beds throughout the country; WHEREAS, hospitals, clinics, and medical centers face job vacancies for various types of personnel, including nurses and respiratory therapists; WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic left a profound toll on the mental and physical well-being of healthcare workers, with many suffering from burnout, stress, and mental health challenges; WHEREAS, the number of nurses entering retirement coupled with the Great Resignation - where over 47 million Americans voluntary quit their jobs - have led to unprecedented employee exitFri, 22 Mar 2024 13:23:37 GMT