Year: 2004
Congratulations to all of us!!! Winning Vote Taken 7.14.2004 on Massachusetts’ Health Care Constitutional Amendment
Plaintiffs allege worsening conditions at Fernald Center as they seek renewed court oversight
New Study in Journal Health Affairs Links Excessive Overtime and Poor
Working Conditions to an Increase in Medication Errors by NursesReport Underscores Need for Passage of Safe RN Staffing Bill
As Health Care System Fails More Americans… MNA/Nurses to Participate in June 19th Bridge Demonstration for Affordable Health Care for All
Thousands expected for symbolic Longfellow Bridge Walk and Rally on Boston Common CANTON, Mass. — On June 19, 2004, the Massachusetts Nurses Association will join more than 80 other community… Read more »
Is Your RN License Up for Renewal in late July and early August?
If so, you may have trouble getting to the
Patient Care Advocates Disappointed by Conference Committee’s Failure To Include Safe Staffing Pilot Program in Final Budget
Conferees Miss Opportunity to Protect PatientsUrge Ways and Means Committee to Act on Staffing Bill before End of Session CANTON, Mass. – The Coalition to Protect Massachusetts Patients announced today… Read more »
Massachusetts Nurses Association Endorses Isaac BenEzra for Governor’s Council Seat
Cites his strong commitment to health care and nursing issues CANTON, Mass.—The Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) today announced its endorsement and support for Isaac BenEzra, candidate for the Governor’s Council… Read more »
OSHA Targeted Inspections going on right now in Massachusetts hospitals
RNs at Marlborough Hospital to Hold Informational Picket on May 27
Move follows 15 negotiation sessions and efforts by management to decimate nurses’ pension MARLBOROUGH, Mass.—Registered nurses at the Marlborough Hospital Campus of UMass Memorial will hold an informational picket outside… Read more »
State Senate Passes Amendment to Protect Patients by Establishing RN-to-Patient Ratios in Hospitals
Measure Calls for Ratios to be Phased into All Hospitals Over Three Years CANTON, Mass .— In a major victory for the safety of hospital patients in the Commonwealth, the… Read more »
