The following statement was released by OSUNO on September 1, 2020: “The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center recently made the disappointing decision to forgo pay increases for those non-unionized staff who have worked tirelessly alongside us throughout the pandemic. Additionally, they have refused to even discuss hero bonuses for nurses that worked for months …
Author: Michelle Donovan
Knowledge is Power: Educating the Public in a Pandemic
By: Jessica Dzubak, MSN, RN 18 years: that is how long nurses have been the most trusted profession. While we are immensely proud to hold this title, especially during this very challenging Year of the Nurse, we must recognize the responsibility that comes with this honor. In a society with media distrust, contentious political battles …
Ashtabula City Councilors Disapprove of Permanently Closing the Labor and Delivery Unit at ACMC
Ashtabula County Medical Center Board of Trustees 2420 Lake Avenue Ashtabula , OH 44004 To Whom It May Concern: The Councilors of the City of Ashtabula met July 6 at our Regular Council Meeting and discussed our disappointment of your decision to permanently close the Labor and Delivery …
AFT COVID-19 Response Priorities for Rural and Small-Town America
The AFT is committed to ensuring the health and safety of frontline providers, our members and our communities, and to buffering the economic impacts of this national emergency. As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, we will continue to advocate for solutions that benefit all of our members—including those who live in small towns and rural communities. …
Summary of The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, H.R. 6800
STATE AND LOCAL RELIEF State fiscal relief: $500 billion in funding to assist state governments with the fiscal effects of the public health emergency caused by the coronavirus. Local fiscal relief: $375 billion in funding to assist local governments with the fiscal effects of the public health emergency caused by the coronavirus. Tribal and territorial …
Nurses Express Concern over OB, Skilled Nursing Unit Closures at Ashtabula County Medical Center
Nurses say the closure poses risks for the community. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2020 Contact: Molly Homan, 614-746-9914, mhoman@ohnurses.org Anne Ransone, 614-975-0485, aransone@ohnurses.org ASHTABULA, Ohio – Nurses at Ashtabula County Medical Center are gravely concerned about the consequences that will result from the Medical Center’s decision to close the obstetrics birthing (OB) unit …
Keep Kindness in Mind
By: Jessica Dzubak MSN, RN The Year of the Nurse has been an emotionally draining, physically exhausting, and socially challenging one thus far. There is no doubt that nurses have willingly stepped up to the plate and served their patients and communities in unimaginable circumstances. What was supposed to be a year of celebration has …
ONA: Racism is a Public Health Crisis
On June 9th, Carol Roe, Vice President of ONA, proudly provided proponent testimony on behalf of the Ohio Nurses Association for S.C.R. 14 to declare racism as a public health crisis. According to the Ohio Department of Health, black Ohioans are more likely to die of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer compared to other …
Senator Rulli Carries Torch for the late Representative Manning, Sponsoring HB 144
Championed by Representative Don Manning, HB 144 would make Ohio the 19th state to prohibit nurse mandatory overtime. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2020 Molly Homan, Director of Communications Ohio Nurses Association 614-746-9914 | mhoman@ohnurses.org COLUMBUS COLUMBUS – Senator Michael Rulli is carrying on the passionate work of his good friend, Representative Don Manning, …
ONA Statement on George Floyd, Systemic Racism
The statement is attributable to the Ohio Nurses Association and President Deborah Arms, PhD, RN: “The nursing profession is driven to protect and advocate for patients. The ethics of caring drive the practice of nursing, guiding nurses to practice with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of every person. Race, …