Coronavirus Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Scientists tracking the spread of the coronavirus reported on Monday that, for every confirmed case, there are most likely another five to 10 people in the community with undetected infections.
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Short Supplies and Effects of ‘Worried Well’ Complicate NJ’s Planning for COVID-19 Surge
To deal with expected influx of patients, measures could include drafting in retired health care professional and reopening facilities that had been closed
March 16 Membership Meeting Cancelled
Today’s membership meeting is CANCELLED due to social distancing CDC recommendations.
N.J. hospital puts a stop to elective surgeries amid coronavirus pandemic
Hackensack Meridian Health said Sunday it will postpone all elective surgical procedures for two weeks, in response to a request made Saturday by U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams.
Tell us your story about COVID-19 at your facility
As the nation is battling to reduce the spread of COVID-19, HPAE leadership wants to hear your stories and experiences, so we can better advocate for you and your colleagues in your facility. We are urge you to fill out this
New coronavirus test at Hackensack Meridian sites across NJ can get results in hours
A quick test to help triage emergency room patients with potential coronavirus infections was introduced Thursday at hospitals in the Hackensack Meridian Health system across New Jersey.
Local 5131 Membership Meetings Cancelled
We are taking extra precautions right now and cancelling membership meetings scheduled for March 24th.
Join the #COVID19 Social Media Rally, Keep Workers and Patients Safe!
Join us for a #COVID19 Social Media Rally. Healthcare Workers across NJ are Providing Safe Patient Care. Now is the Time to Demand State and Federal Officials Give Workers the Protections They Need.
N.J. medical workers raise ‘shocking concerns’ about shortage of masks, protective gear for coronavirus
Nurses and and certified nursing assistants in hospitals and nursing homes across the state are relaying “shocking concerns" about supply shortages as the coronavirus steadily spreads.
Healthcare Unions Demand Protections for Workers on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Outbreak in NJ
we are calling on the State of NJ to stay strong on standards and ensure all healthcare facilities have the supplies, training materials, and staffing support they need to reduce everyone's risk of exposure to COVID19.
HPAE Local 5089 RNs: important updates, March 11, 2020
HPAE recently settled a class action grievance for the night shift members on G-Yellow as they were unable to combine their breaks with their lunch which...
Coronavirus update: N.J. announces 8 new cases, bringing total to 23 positive tests with 1 death
The number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey has increased by eight, bringing the statewide total to 23 positive tests with one death, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday.