February 4th, 2022 by WCBC Radio
Although hospitalizations are dropping and the latest COVID surge peaked in mid-January, the critical nursing shortage in Maryland hospitals continues. The Maryland Hospital Association is reporting 3,900 current openings in the state. UPMC Western Maryland has not released specific staffing data- however in December the UPMC system announced that it was creating its own in-house traveling nurse program to help address any shortages that may arise. Meanwhile association president Bob Atlas considers the shortage unprecedented and says there's growing concern that the lack of nurses could impact patient care…
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