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$40 Million Requested To Ease Oregon’s Hospital Capacity Problems

A wide-ranging plan would put nurses in hospitals and long-term care facilities while offering incentives.

Aug 19, 2022
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Lack of a Vaccine Mandate Becomes Competitive Advantage In Hospital Staffing Wars

Rural hospitals in areas of the U.S. where vaccination rates are already low are avoiding vaccine mandates for staff in order to attract workers.

Sep 2, 2021

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OHSU Shrinks Incoming Classes Of Medical And Nursing Students Amid Workforce Shortage

OHSU said it made the decision, which may be a first in the country, because it does not have enough clinical placements for students.

Jul 27, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital. | AMANDA LOMAN/SALEM REPORTER

National Guard Member Assaulted By Oregon State Hospital Patient

This was the first assault by a patient on a National Guard member the hospital has recorded since 30 National Guard members began working on June 24 to help stem a staffing shortage.

Jul 22, 2021