Safe Staffing

Campaign Details

For decades, the United States healthcare system has understaffed healthcare workers to cut costs. Nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists, CNAs, occupational therapists, pharmacists, social workers - healthcare workers of all disciplines have been intentionally understaffed to maximize profits for hospital systems.

These staffing decisions come at a cost to patients’ safety. Healthcare workers need adequate time and resources to safely care for their patients.
Unsafe staffing is contributing to workplace injuries, burnout, and the Great Resignation of healthcare workers.
Patients and healthcare workers alike NEED safe staffing ratios.
Safe staffing saves lives.

https://www.change.org/p/safe-staffing-for-patients-and-healthcare-workers

Our Impact

We:

Received 550,000+ petition signatures
Sent: 23,000+ emails to the Joint Commission
Provided: Month long education campaign about unsafe staffing
Gained 500+ new direct action members
Sent billboards to The Joint Commission asking why safe staffing is not included in audits

IMPACT sent billboards to The Joint Commission asking why they do not include safe staffing in safety audits

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Campaign Resources

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Disclaimer:

‍At IMPACT in Healthcare, we strive to provide accurate and well-cited information to help you advocate for meaningful change in healthcare. Our educational materials are open and accessible because we believe in empowering you with the tools needed to make a difference. We kindly ask that you credit "IMPACT in Healthcare, 2022" when using these resources, so our education team receives the recognition they deserve for their dedication and hard work.