Our state's healthcare industry is facing a massive labor shortage that strains access to care. Now, the Pennsylvania Hospitals and Health Systems Association says the federal can see a shortage of more than 20,000 care providers until 2032. family. “When staff are not present, hospitals do everything they can to ensure they can provide care to those who need it on time,” says Robert Shipp, vice president of workforce and clinical affairs at the Pennsylvania Hospital and Health Systems Association. “When staff are not present, hospitals do everything they can to provide care to those who need it on time. Schaumberg, CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association, says it's not unusual. There are Pennsylvania families, whether central Pennsylvania or the entire state. These are the shortages, if not hundreds, if not hundreds, just to find care, forcing them to use innovative staffing models or start shrinking the patients they take. Pennsylvania is desperate for health professionals, and the shortage is only predicted to get worse. “We need to grow our workforce pool.” More staff are what these organizations are working on by inspiring the younger generations. Because these workers play a crucial role in our lives. “We provide care for patients and families, at times when they need them,” Shipp said. The proposed budget for the Shepiro section this year says $5 million will be directed towards growth in the healthcare workforce. He does that through the Nursing Shortage Support Program by providing classroom support and setting up hospital placements.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania –
Our state's healthcare industry is facing a massive labor shortage that strains access to care.
Currently, the Pennsylvania Association of Hospitals and Health Systems says the federation is short of more than 20,000 care providers per year until 2032.
State hospitals report an average of 14% vacancy in registered nurse positions.
These shortages are not new to the Commonwealth, but continue to affect workers, patients and their families.
“When staff are not present, hospitals do everything they can to provide care to what they need at that point,” said Robert Shipp, vice president of workforce and clinical affairs at the Pennsylvania Hospital and Health Systems Association.
These delays are long waits in the emergency department, difficulties in scheduling appointments, and even difficulties finding long-term care for your loved one. Zach Schamberg, CEO of the Pennsylvania Healthcare Association, says it's not unusual. Pennsylvania families, whether in central Pennsylvania or throughout the state, are forced to travel dozens of miles, if not hundreds, if not dozens, just to find care.
To combat the shortage, many companies are beginning to use innovative staffing models or shrink the number of patients they can take.
But that's not enough. Pennsylvania is in great need of medical professionals, and the shortage is predicted only to exacerbate.
“We need to grow our workforce pool,” Schamberg said.
More staff are what these organizations are working on by inspiring the younger generation. Because these workers play a crucial role in our lives.
“We provide care to patients and their families, when they need it,” Ship said.
The budget proposed by Governor Shapiro for this year said $5 million will be spent on expanding the healthcare workforce. He does that through the Nursing Shortage Support Program by providing classroom support and setting up hospital placements.
