Should Illinois set minimum nurse-to-patient staffing levels for hospitals?

Should Illinois set minimum nurse-to-patient staffing levels for hospitals?

Health care unions continue to rally for legislation to address understaffing they say strains hospitals and threatens both patient safety and staff well-being.

Push for minimum nurse staffing in hospitals

By Grace FriedmanMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com Health care unions continue to rally for legislation to address understaffing they say strains hospitals and threatens both patient safety and staff well-being. Lawmakers are considering the Hospital Worker Staff and Safety bill, which would establish mandatory nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and increase support for underfunded hospitals. The proposed legislation,...

The Silent Toll of Staffing Shortages in Healthcare

Whether you are a healthcare provider or just a concerned citizen, you probably have come across those alarming headlines about the rising healthcare costs in the US. One of the main reasons behind this is the staffing shortage in the healthcare industry. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) estimates that the shortage of physicians may reach around 124,000 by 2034 in the United States alone. This shortage doesn’t just impact heal…

Advocates push for mandatory minimum nurse staffing ratios at Illinois hospitals

Grace Friedman Medill Illinois News Bureau SPRINGFIELD — Health care unions continue to rally for legislation to address understaffing they say strains hospitals and threatens both patient safety and staff well-being. Lawmakers are considering the Hospital Worker Staff and Safety bill, which would establish mandatory nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and increase support for underfunded hospitals. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 21 and Hous…