Support Nurses at Salem Regional Medical Center
Hospital Executives at Salem Regional Medical Center
We're coming together for the hardworking Registered Nurses at Salem Regional Medical Center. They're on the front lines, fighting for safe staffing standards to ensure every patient gets the safe and careful attention they deserve.
Ensuring safe nurse-to-patient staffing standards hinges on Salem hospital executives’ commitment to allocating resources towards direct patient care.
In the last 3 years, the hospital lost over 100 registered nurses, largely because nurse wages and benefits have not kept up with other area hospitals. Asking Salem nurses to achieve more with fewer resources not only hampers optimal care but also jeopardizes patient safety. It's time for a positive transformation in healthcare that prioritizes the well-being of both nurses and patients. Nurses, the backbone of patient care, deserve better. With the support of the Ohio Nurses Association and AFT, they are advocating for change, not just in Salem but throughout Ohio.
Through the CODE RED campaign and the push for House Bill 285, nurses are fighting to ensure proper staffing levels across the state. We’re calling on Salem Hospital Executives to take proactive steps towards implementing safe staffing standards NOW, prioritizing patient well-being NOW, and not waiting for legislative mandates to do so.
Let's support the nurses at Salem Regional Medical Center by signing this petition and demanding a safer environment for patients and nurses!
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Hospital Executives at Salem Regional Medical Center
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We, members of your community, are writing to express our collective concern and support for the Registered Nurses at Salem Regional Medical Center. These nurses, who tirelessly provide care on the front lines, urgently need our help to ensure safe staffing standards are met. This not only affects their ability to work under the best conditions but directly impacts the quality of patient care.
The heart of the issue lies in the hospital's staffing policies. In the past three years, more than 100 nurses have left due to wages and benefits not keeping up with regional standards. This shortage puts an undue strain on the remaining staff and compromises patient safety. Implementing safe staffing standards now is imperative.
We ask you to consider the lives touched by your decisions daily and to take immediate action toward creating a safer, more supportive environment for nurses and patients alike. Let's not wait for change; let's be the change.
Our nurses deserve better, our patients deserve better, and our community stands ready to support the nurses at Salem Regional Medical Center.
Formed in 1904, the Ohio Nurses Association is a powerful network of nurses and health professionals. Our mission is to unite and empower nurses and health professionals, championing their rights, promoting professional practice, and advocating for quality care for all patients in Ohio, while fostering a strong and cohesive professional union community. To learn more or to become a member of the Ohio Nurses Association, visit www.ohnurses.org.