
New York governor anticipates possible health care staff shortages due to vaccine mandate non-compliance
CNN
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Saturday she's ready to declare a state of emergency -- if needed -- to prevent staff shortages that may be triggered by health care workers who don't adhere to the state's Covid-19 vaccine mandate, which goes into effect Monday.
The state of emergency would ramp up workforce supply and allow health care professionals licensed in other states or countries, recent graduates, and retired professionals to practice in the state, according to a statement from Hochul's office.
Other options include deploying medically trained National Guard members and tapping federal disaster medical assistance teams.
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