(CNN Español) – With the increase in hospitalizations perceived throughout the United States, a health sector exhausted and constantly exposed to COVID-19 infection it has sometimes led to a decrease in employees. States and networks have called for higher staffing levels at a critical time in the pandemic.
the American Association of Nurses has asked the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to declare the shortage of nurses in the country as a “national crisis”, According to a letter the group sent to portfolio secretary, Xavier Becerra.
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“The country’s health care systems are overflowing, And nurses are tired and frustrated as this persistent pandemic wreaks havoc with no end in sight. Nurses cannot solve this long-term problem on their own and it is not our responsibility, “the association’s president said on Wednesday. Ernest Grant.
In addition, he said the entity is ready to work with HHS and other actors to ensure a solid nursing workforce.