Section Update

Rep. Costa Discusses Nursing Shortage

Who

  • Office of Representative Jim Costa

What

The office of Rep. Jim Costa requested a meeting with Hospital Council to discuss the impacts of the nursing shortage on Central California’s hospitals. The initial meeting covered the issues at play and set the stage for future collaboration involving hospital members, colleges, and elected officials.

Hospital Council and Rep. Costa’s office are setting up additional meetings and gathering stakeholders to begin a broader workgroup to tackle workforce issues in the central portion of the state.