Eisenhower Health getting ahead of critical nursing shortages
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) - A nursing shortage impacting the Coachella Valley. Hundreds of nursing positions are open right now as the need for care expands with a growing community.
According to a recent report, about 10% of nursing positions across the Valley are unfilled. That's about 280.
Doctors say the shortage is driven by factors including:
- Retirements outpacing new entrants to the field
- Increased demand for health care from aging and chronic disease populations
- Lingering impacts of the pandemic
But Eisenhower Health is getting ahead of the shortages by investing in resources for nurses. Their latest effort, a new statue to recognize the extraordinary contributions of staff.
“This statue and this event today is meant to honor individual nurses who go above and beyond and share compassionate and very skillful care with our patients.”
Martin Massiello, Eisenhower Health President and CEO
“That’s part of this wellness garden and why Eisenhower wanted to create this special tribute to the nurses so when it’s a rough day, we can put resources around the nurses and they can just come and have a moment.”
Sara Kollman, Eisenhower Health Senior Director of Professional Development
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