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24-1882
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 01/23/2024 | approve | Pass |
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24-1808
| 1 | | STRENGTHENING AND SUSTAINING THE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE IN THE UNITED STATES | Resolution | 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 exit | recommend for approval | Pass |
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