When a crew from Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a call from a man suffering from a stroke, they put him in their engine and took him to Providence Portland.
Originally published on February 7, 2021 2:13 pm
The Oregon Nurses Association is turning up the pressure on Providence hospitals to come to an agreement that would provide COVID-19 safety guidelines for all of its hospitals.
Dozens of Providence nurses gathered Friday to demand the health system honor what they call “the COVID-19 Bill of Rights.” The union, which represents more than 4,000 nurses working at Providence’s health care facilities, said this agreement would be in line with industry standards.
The guidelines recommend providing appropriate personal protective equipment for everyone, additional time off for nurses to care for themselves and their families, access to frequent COVID-19 testing and generally ensuring a safe work environment.