On June 12, 2023, Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation that imposes significant burdens on Connecticut hospitals concerning nurse staffing plans, staffing committees, reporting.
ConnectRN, a nurse staffing platform, has laid off 20% of its staff, reducing its workforce from 283 to about 226. The company offers an app to connect nurses with flexible shifts.
Pennsylvania House lawmakers approved legislation that would enact strict standards for how many patients a single nurse can be responsible for in a hospital unit.
Many health systems aren’t employing the right tactics for hiring and retaining nurses, according to a new report. It argued that hospitals would have an easier time hiring and retaining nurses if they focused more on the things workers want most from their employers such as flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities.