Reports of Rise in Hospital Injuries and Recent Research Studies Give Boost to Bill
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Bill to Protect Patients by Establishing RN-to-Patient Ratios in Hospitals Is Approved by Health Care Committee, Clearing Major Hurdle on Path to Passage
Three week blitz starts November 17…
Labor and community organizations call on their members and the public to "Take a Break" for health care reform Mobilization kicks off broad health care education campaign Union activists and… Read more »
Institute of Medicine Study Links RN Staffing to Patient Safety Calls for Major Changes in Nurse Staffing and Work Environment To Protect Patients
Report Underscores Concerns of Massachusetts Nurses Who are Pushing for Legislation to Regulate RN Staffing Levels CANTON, Mass. — Adding to mounting evidence that inadequate RN staffing in hospitals threatens… Read more »
Public Support for Safe RN Staffing Legislation Grows Legislators’ Position on the Issue a Determining Factor for Voters at the Ballot Box
CANTON, Mass. — In the wake of the release last week of a report by the Department of Public Health (DPH) showing a 76 percent increase in the number of… Read more »
Department of Public Health Report of 76% Increase in Hospital Injuries and Complaints Echoes View of Front Line Nurses Who Have Reported Similar Safety Problems in Massachusetts Hospitals
Coalition of Health Care Advocates Point to Legislation to Regulate RN-to-Patient Ratios as Key to Improving Care and Preventing Errors and Injury to Patients CANTON, Mass. — A report released… Read more »
Massachusetts Nurses Association Endorses Mayor Timothy P. Murray for Re-election in Worcester
CANTON, Mass. — The Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), which represents 22,000 registered nurses and health care professional in Massachusetts, announced its endorsement and support for Timothy P. Murray in his… Read more »
RNs at Whidden Memorial Hospital to Hold Picket on Oct. 27 from 1-5 p.m. as Contract Talks Stall Over Salary Parity and Staffing Issues
Nurses’ pay scale is lowest in Cambridge Health Alliance System, driving them to other facilities and creating dangerous staffing levels as a result EVERETT, Mass. — As contract talks continue… Read more »
MNA Honors Mass. Legislators, Including Representatives Peter Koutoujian, Vincent Pedone, Ellen Story, Jennifer Callahan and Robert Coughlin with Awards For their Contributions to Nursing and Health Care
Struggle isn’t over, Anita Hill tells Mass. Nurses
Martin LuttrellTELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF Anita Hill addresses nurses at Mechanics Hall yesterday. WORCESTER — Anita Hill, who raised national consciousness over sexual harassment during the 1991 confirmation hearings for… Read more »
“Mass Health Care Trust” is Best Way to Control Costs, Improve Quality, Provide Secure Health Care For All
Reform leaders call on Health Care Committee to favorably report bill out of committee, allow vote in Senate and House
