COVID-19: Organizational Preparedness and Capacity Planning

A lack of available beds in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and other rehabilitation settings is forcing hospitals to delay patient discharges.
The Red Cross announced this week the nation’s blood supply is dangerously low, calling the situation a national crisis.
In 2021, scores of hospitals looked overseas for nurses who could fill their vacancies
An analysis of national data from federal government surveys in the January issue of Health Affairs revealed “a tightening labor market for RNs"
During a press briefing Dec. 10, International Council of Nurses (ICN) CEO Howard Catton told reporters the percentage of nurses who intend to leave
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Dec. 9 in response to the state’s nursing shortage.
A “buddy” staffing model at a 275-bed acute care community-based hospital in the Northeast promoted efficiency
The American Hospital Association (AHA) seeks input from members by Dec. 17 on emerging
RetuRN to Practice, a program created by former AONL board member Claire Zangerle, DNP, RN, is
Fears and frustrations related to COVID-19 are driving nurses to leave their jobs in large numbers