Report Reveals Staffing Violations at Albany Med
New York State Nurses Association Releases Report
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has released a report detailing the results of an investigation into staffing concerns at Albany Medical Center. The report outlines over 480 staffing violations at the hospital, which has been without a contract with its nurses since July.
Findings of the Report
The report, conducted by the New York State Department of Health from 2023 to 2024, reveals a significant number of staffing violations at Albany Med. The report highlights that the hospital has struggled to maintain adequate staffing levels, which has resulted in the need to limit the number of inpatient beds available at times. This has had a direct impact on the quality of care provided to patients.
Hospital’s Response
Albany Med has responded to the report, stating that patient care was never compromised and that over 300 nurses were hired in 2024. The hospital has also stated that contract negotiations with the NYSNA are ongoing. However, the report has raised concerns about the hospital’s ability to address the staffing issues and ensure the provision of high-quality care to patients.
NY State Department of Health’s Conclusion
The New York State Department of Health has deemed the hospital’s plans to correct the staffing violations as inadequate. The department has called for more immediate action to address the staffing issues and ensure the provision of high-quality care to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
* What is the report about?
The report is about the results of an investigation into staffing concerns at Albany Medical Center.
* What are the findings of the report?
The report reveals over 480 staffing violations at Albany Med, which has resulted in the need to limit the number of inpatient beds available at times.
* What is the hospital’s response to the report?
Albany Med has stated that patient care was never compromised and that over 300 nurses were hired in 2024. Contract negotiations with the NYSNA are ongoing.
* What is the New York State Department of Health’s conclusion?
The department has deemed the hospital’s plans to correct the staffing violations as inadequate and has called for more immediate action to address the staffing issues and ensure the provision of high-quality care to patients.
