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Hospice Clinician Wages Rising at Slower Rate; Turnover Falling
12/03/23 at 04:00 AMHospice Clinician Wages Rising at Slower Rate; Turnover FallingHospice NewsDecember 1, 2023Wages for hospice clinicians continue to go up amid widespread staff shortages, but they grew at a slower rate in 2023 compared to the prior year. The national average hourly rate for Hospice registered nurses rose 4.58% in 2023, down from a 5.95% increase in 2022, according to a new report by the Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice. Meanwhile, turnover rates declined in 2023, representing the first drop in several years, the report indicated.
Together, New England College and hospitals aim to tackle nursing vacancies
12/03/23 at 04:00 AMTogether, New England College and hospitals aim to tackle nursing vacanciesNew Hampshire BulletinDecember 1, 2023The state’s health care industry had to get creative after the pandemic exacerbated pre-existing workforce shortages, doubling the vacancy rate for nurses and LNAs between 2019 and 2022, according to the New Hampshire Hospital Association. Employers offered generous signing bonuses and paid training. The state made it easier for out-of-state practitioners to get a New Hampshire license. A team of health care leaders developed 107 strategies to recruit and retain workers.
Still more Ohio CVS pharmacies accused of staffing-related problems
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMStill more Ohio CVS pharmacies accused of staffing-related problems
Salary increases, bonuses help to address nurse staffing challenges, hospice survey finds
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMSalary increases, bonuses help to address nurse staffing challenges, hospice survey finds
Lawmaker proposes funds for Tampa General Hospital to build employee apartments
12/01/23 at 04:00 AMLawmaker proposes funds for Tampa General Hospital to build employee apartments