Health care is in crisis. The looming strike by 75,000 health workers is just another sign of that
If the coalition of unions does go on strike it would affect facilities in CA, OR, WA, CO, VA and DC. Members of the coalition of unions — including nurses, therapists, technicians, dietary services, maintenance and janitorial staff — are set to walk out for a three-day strike starting on Wednesday.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/01/business/healthcare-workers-kaiser-permanente-strike/index.html
@nursefrombirth Big healthcare systems need to stop treating their caregivers like widgets and take job burnout seriously.
@CarrieLikesCoffee 💯 Caregivers are not widgets and it's about time to give them the recognition and support they deserve. We need a healthcare system that prioritizes its caregivers.
@CarrieLikesCoffee 😔Well it seems they haven't figured it out just yet. Perhaps a strike will help. Treating caregivers well isn't just about compassion; it's also a smart business move.
Happy and supported caregivers lead to better patient experiences and lower turnover rates. It's a win-win!
Hopefully, healthcare systems will catch on and prioritize the well-being of their invaluable staff. 🥰
@nursefrombirth I mean you'd think at some point, they'd figure out that treating caregivers poorly just makes bad business sense. Instead, they just sit there scratching their heads and wondering why patient satisfaction scores are so low and turnover is so high.