Safe staffing and patient safety are our top concerns as healthcare professionals. You can have a direct effect on Jackson’s staffing decisions by joining the campaign to report every instance where patient safety could be compromised by insufficient staffing. Below are the steps you should take if you believe unsafe staffing is occuring in yourContinue reading “Take Action on Safe Staffing”
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Steward Training – March 21
This Thursday is the steward training session for anyone who has not received it. You will find it enlightening and empowering! The March 21 session begins at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast and runs until 5 p.m. If you have not RSVP’d, now is the time to do that. Remember to bring the member list andContinue reading “Steward Training – March 21”
Helipad at Jackson North Approved
The North Miami Beach City Council approved a helipad for Jackson North on March 19, thanks in part to the the large crowd of supporters that included the healthcare professionals of JHS. Local 1991 president Martha Baker, RN, was in attendance with a contingent from Jackson North and many others.
Tallahassee Update Week Two
Tallahassee continues to debate important issues such as healthcare, pensions and voting rights. Read on for summaries of the issues that affect us.
Medicaid Action Call March 15
For the next 30 days, healthcare advocates from around the state are making calls to their legislators to support Medicaid expansion. Friday, March 15, is our day to make calls. Register online today to give your ten minutes to the cause.
Join Us for March COPE Meetings
Make plans to spend lunch with us next week discussing political issues that affect you during our March COPE meetings. Lunch is provided to participants. This month, we’ll be talking about sequestration, the legislative session in Tallahassee, Medicaid expansion and how you can have an effect on the debate. Jackson Main COPE Meeting Tuesday, MarchContinue reading “Join Us for March COPE Meetings”
Local 1991 Members Get Political
Florida senators and representatives spent the last week of February in their home districts meeting with residents in preparation for the 2013 legislative session. Local 1991 members took advantage of the opportunity to meet with their legislators about priority issues such as Medicaid expansion.
Jackson Finances Better But Trouble Ahead
The good news about Jackson Health System is that it’s begun to turn around its finances. The bad news is that all the easy fixes have been done and won’t be enough in the long run unless the public hospital can find a way to deal with declining admissions, a treacherous healthcare climate in Tallahassee, and a challenging local political and business environment. And that’s before we even talk about worrying trends in the indigent care that is a core public hospital mission.
Join Us at Nurse Lobby Day!
Mark your calendar for SEIU Local 1991’s annual NURSE LOBBY DAY! Our union will pay travel expenses for members to attend a two-day lobbying trip on April 17 and 18 in Tallahassee, Florida. It’s a popular and inspirational event. Don’t miss out!