Ballad Health's board approved tens of millions of dollars last week to expand childcare availability for their workers, especially frontline clinical workers.
The phenomenon dubbed "The Great Resignation" has largely been attributed to women not returning to or entering the workforce due to the inability to find suitable and affordable childcare.
A national nursing shortage has impacted hospitals across the country during the novel coronavirus pandemic, but Ballad reported findings of a survey showing limited childcare options was overwhelmingly the reason why they did not return.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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