Nurses call on Attorney General to intervene in sale of Tulane hospitals that could result in duopoly, adversely impact public health and patient choice

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Tulan Medical Center
The recently announced acquisition by LCMC Healthcare of three Tulane hospitals will make the hospital chain one of only two systems in the New Orleans metropolitan area, potentially leading to significant adverse consequences for patients needing hospital care.
National Nurses United
Oct 28, 2022

Texas

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All the latest updates from National Nurses Organizing Committee Texas.

About National Safe RN-to-Patient Staffing Ratios

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NNU’s proposal for minimum, mandated, nurse-to-patient staffing ratios protect our patients’ right to nursing care. The ratios, coupled with nurses’ powerful voice of advocacy secured in collective bargaining, protect our patients from complications that arise from missed care such as medical errors, health care disparities, infections, and so much more.

Nurse volunteers provide medical care in wake of Hurricane Ian

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Four RNRN volunteers standing in front of tent
Registered Nurse Response Network (RNRN), in partnership with International Medical Corps, deployed a team of nurse volunteers to Florida earlier this month to help provide medical assistance in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The RNRN team has returned from their two-week deployment.
RN Response Network
Oct 18, 2022

Registered Nurses at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center issue 10-day strike notice

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Group of four masked nurses inside hospital
Registered nurses at ABSMC in Oakland and Berkeley issued a 10-day notice to Sutter Health to inform hospital administration that nurses intend to hold a five-day strike in response to persistent patient care issues, including workplace violence and high turnover rates.
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
Oct 18, 2022