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The Alarming Trend of Seasoned Nurses Being Laid Off: Profits Over Patient Care? 

Minority Nurse

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) (2022) estimated over 100,000 registered nurses left the profession and predicted that another 800,000 nurses would follow them by 2027. The top reasons reported for leaving were burnout, feeling undervalued, and a high patient-to-nurse ratio.

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2023 Regulatory Advocacy Roundup

Capitol Beat

While this measure does not take effect until 2027, the lead time gives nurse advocates a head start to educate SNFs about this payment incentive and how nurses can help them be rewarded for results. In May 2023, OSHA conducted a Small Business Review of a proposed standard.

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Re-imagining nursing’s social contract with the public

American Nurse

In April 2023, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing unveiled research that revealed approximately 100,000 RNs left the workforce during the pandemic due to stress, burnout, and retirements; another 610,388 reported an “intent to leave” the workforce by 2027. J Clin Nurs. 2015;24(21-22):3224-32. doi:10.1111/jocn.12987

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CMS 2023 Home Health Final Rule: What Agencies Need To Know

Relias

How will the 2023 final rule affect your business? Starting in 2027, home health agencies will be required to submit OASIS data for all patients. When you can get paid to flip burgers as much as you can to provide great care, it’s easy to see why retention is becoming more difficult in entry-level jobs.”

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Govt invests in Aus production of IV fluid to address ongoing shortages

Nursing Review

Health Minister Mark Butler said the combined funds will expand Baxter Healthcare's capacity, creating jobs and ensuring the production of 80 million units per year from 2027. This is a significant competitive advantage for Australia as global supply chains falter and business models are challenged, Ms Rowland said.