COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Nurses and Healthcare Personnel
The following are the most frequently asked questions from the tele-town halls hosted by HPAE in the wake of the CoVid-19 crises.
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Union alleges Virtua gave hospital nurses bad masks
Virtua Executive Vice President and COO John Matsinger responded that the complaint was “not true” and that the masks in-question were federally approved and...
COVID-19 Assignment Despite Objection
Inform your supervisor about your objection to your assignment at the time you believe it is unsafe.
NJ Grants Legal Immunity to COVID-19 Health Care Providers
Fast-tracked measure easily passes both houses, but some lawmakers question both process and scope of legislation.
Senate Dems want COVID-19 hotspots to get rest of $100 billion fund
The Senate's Democratic healthcare leaders asked HHS Secretary Alex Azar on Tuesday to make sure the remaining funds from Congress' $100 billion provider relief fund are targeted to places hardest hit by COVID-19.
Frontline health care workers stressed by job and employer demands (video)
Former critical care nurse Debbie White now heads a health care workers union with 14,000 members across New Jersey.
Nurses and Doctors Speaking Out on Safety Now Risk Their Job
“Mr. Witt is not allowed on property at JSUMC,” the writing said, beneath a picture of him looking tired and pained. “If he is seen on property please contact your supervisor immediately.”
Nurses during coronavirus pandemic face an uphill battle. They always have
It's been said and said, but still not said enough: God bless the nurses. God bless the doctors, technicians, orderlies and ambulance drivers, too. But nurses above all.
WATCH: Jersey Shore hospital staff brought to tears as first-responders offer special thanks
First-responders from communities near Jersey Shore University Medical Center had a special surprise for staff during Monday night’s shift change amid the coronavirus outbreak.
How an ER nurse and his wife are coping on the front lines of coronavirus fight
After a long 12-hour shift in the emergency room at Christ Hospital, Glenn Levine returns to his Hoboken condo unable to share a simple kiss with his wife.