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In light of recent changes in staffing requirements, nurses at Aspirus Keweenaw are gearing up for a rally next week to advocate for safer staffing conditions. Previously responsible for three to four patients per shift, nurses are now expected to manage five to six, a change that raises concerns about patient care and nurse workload. Aspirus Keweenaw Emergency ICU Registered Nurse Becky Bean emphasized the impact on the quality of patient care, stating, “Patients deserve to have their medications given on time, to have timely bathroom breaks. We just feel that the patients deserve it, and when a nurse is put in too many places at one time, we can’t do it all.”
Amidst ongoing expansions at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Aspirus Houghton Clinic, nurses are urging the institution to address their staffing model and retain more nurses. In response, Aspirus Health acknowledged the evolving healthcare landscape, stating they prioritize patient outcomes and are investing in facilities and technology. The rally, backed by the Michigan Nurses Association, is scheduled for Tuesday, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. Interested participants can join the nurses at Veterans Memorial Park in Houghton before it begins.
For more information, read the full article here: [WLUC](Source).
Aspirus Keweenaw Nurses to Rally for Safer Staffing Conditions Next Week
In light of recent changes in staffing requirements, nurses at Aspirus Keweenaw are gearing up for a rally next week to advocate for safer staffing conditions. Previously responsible for three to four patients per shift, nurses are now expected to manage five to six, a change that raises concerns about patient care and nurse workload. Aspirus Keweenaw Emergency ICU Registered Nurse Becky Bean emphasized the impact on the quality of patient care, stating, “Patients deserve to have their medications given on time, to have timely bathroom breaks. We just feel that the patients deserve it, and when a nurse is put in too many places at one time, we can’t do it all.”
Amidst ongoing expansions at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Aspirus Houghton Clinic, nurses are urging the institution to address their staffing model and retain more nurses. In response, Aspirus Health acknowledged the evolving healthcare landscape, stating they prioritize patient outcomes and are investing in facilities and technology. The rally, backed by the Michigan Nurses Association, is scheduled for Tuesday, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. Interested participants can join the nurses at Veterans Memorial Park in Houghton before it begins.
For more information, read the full article here: [WLUC](Source).