Nurses know that safe staffing levels save lives — and the research is on our side. Clinical and academic studies show that safe staffing improves patient outcomes and even saves money. And highly regarded reports show that New York State would have been better prepared and seen fewer deaths during the coronavirus pandemic if there had been safe staffing standards in hospitals and nursing homes.
In our first newsletter, I wrote about the misinformation that persists about a single payer healthcare system despite the fact that implementing it in the United States would result in overall savings. Let’s continue to debunk myths about a single-payer healthcare system so we can educate the public and our colleagues and encourage them to become healthcare advocates.
NYSNA's Contract Action Team and Leadership trainings are open to all members, but essential for facilities going into contract bargaining in the next year.
In addition to our Member Leadership and Contract Action Team (CAT) and Leadership trainings, Labor Education also offers additional trainings throughout the year.
The Leadership Training has long been a resource for our members who want to build union power, advocate for their patients, and make positive changes in their workplace.
Most studies agree – implementing a single payer healthcare system in the United States will result in overall savings. Despite the facts, misinformation about single payer persists. Let’s debunk some of the most common myths about a single-payer healthcare system.
