All articles tagged with #staffing
Russian investigators opened a criminal case into the deaths of nine newborns at a Novokuznetsk maternity hospital, citing possible negligence as forensic teams examine the ward; the hospital chief was suspended, officials say infections and medical complications contributed, and inspectors from regional and federal authorities are assessing readiness after reports of staffing shortages.
Nearly 15,000 New York State Nurses Association members walked out at Montefiore Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian and Mount Sinai—the biggest nursing strike in NYC history—demanding inflation-adjusted pay, stronger staffing protections, and new contract provisions on artificial intelligence and workplace violence. Hospitals say negotiations with mediators were limited and warn the demands would be costly amid federal health-care funding changes; state officials will monitor patient safety as hospitals deploy temporary staff and have spent more than $100 million preparing for the strike.
Approximately 31,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers, including nurses, went on a five-day strike across California, Hawaii, and Oregon demanding a 25% wage increase over four years and better staffing, citing wages lagging behind inflation and peer benchmarks; Kaiser offers a 21.5% increase, and essential services remain operational with some adjustments.
Dan Scavino, a long-time Trump adviser and trusted aide, has taken over as director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, a key role responsible for staffing the administration, succeeding Sergio Gor, and will oversee personnel transitions and staffing quality.
Neil Jacobs, nominated to lead NOAA, pledges to prioritize rebuilding staffing at the National Weather Service after significant cuts under the Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of local community relationships and accurate weather forecasts, despite ongoing budget and staffing challenges.
NASA faces a bleak future with significant budget cuts, staffing reductions, and uncertainty over leadership, as agency officials express concern about the Trump administration's plans to overhaul the organization, leading to a tense and uncertain environment within the agency.
The Department of Health and Human Services has reversed the firing of over 450 CDC staffers involved in critical health divisions, amid a department-wide downsizing and reorganization, with some previous dismissals being recognized as mistakes and subsequently reinstated.
A rise in sexual assaults at hospitals is attributed to inadequate staffing, poor hiring practices, and insufficient training, with some institutions failing to hold staff accountable or report incidents to authorities. Policies at hospitals like HCA Florida Citrus and Veterans Affairs differ significantly in handling such allegations, with some hospitals prioritizing internal processes over immediate law enforcement notification. Cases of sexual misconduct have been reported across various hospitals, highlighting systemic issues in addressing and preventing abuse, with some facilities failing to document or report incidents properly.
Following Donald Trump's reelection, discussions about staffing his second term have turned into a competitive battle at Mar-a-Lago. Key figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard have been seen at the club, while Trump reviews potential candidates. Susie Wiles has been appointed as chief of staff, resolving a major contest with Brooke Rollins. Trump is focusing on rewarding loyal supporters, despite differing viewpoints, as he finalizes his administration's team.
Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell was fatally shot while working a mandatory overtime shift alone due to low staffing levels. City Council member LaTrisha Vetaw and retired MPD Deputy Chief Greg Hestness highlighted the dangers and increased burnout associated with such staffing shortages. Overtime costs for the MPD have reached an all-time high of $21 million in 2023.
The Detroit Lions have announced several coaching changes for the 2024 season, confirming the hires of Deshea Townsend as the DBs coach and pass game coordinator, Terrell Williams as the run game coordinator/defensive line coach, and Jim O’Neil as a defensive assistant. Additionally, several coaches are no longer listed on the team’s website, leaving vacancies for an offensive assistant and a cornerbacks coach on the coaching staff.
Arrowhead Game Studios, the developer of Helldivers 2, is planning to expand its team in response to the game's success, aiming to enhance its content plans for the shooter. With over 200,000 concurrent players on Steam alone, the studio intends to recruit more developers to accelerate their efforts. The Sweden-based company, currently employing over 100 people, has released a new patch for Helldivers 2 to improve stability and matchmaking, while also announcing plans to hire additional talent.
Omaha officials are prepared for the winter storm with snow plows out all day and night, focusing on preventing ice from bonding to pavement. Plow driver staffing is at its highest levels in half a decade, and the city is ready to tackle the snowstorm with a 12 to 24-hour operation.
Nurses at two Ascension hospitals in Wichita and one in Austin have announced a one-day strike on December 6 to protest unsafe conditions and staffing issues. The National Nurses Organizing Committee stated that management has failed to address concerns regarding equipment shortages and floating policies that assign nurses to unfamiliar units. Despite Ascension's substantial resources, nurses report struggling to provide adequate care. The strike aims to bring attention to these issues and urge management to prioritize patient safety.
Pharmacy workers at CVS and Walgreens are protesting inadequate staffing and increasing work requirements, which they say make it harder to do their jobs safely. The protests, organized on social media under the name "Pharmageddon," have affected some locations of both pharmacy chains. While the exact number of workers participating is unclear, organizers report thousands of stores being understaffed and some closures. The American Pharmacists Association supports the walkouts, citing workplace issues such as quotas on prescriptions and vaccines. Workers are demanding more staffing, better pay, and guaranteed hours for pharmacy technicians. The pharmacies claim to be addressing concerns and improving working conditions.