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COVID-19 Update: UNAC/UHCP Letter to California Hospital CEOs

UNAC/UHCP Presses California Hospital CEOs on Steps to End PPE Shortages On March 21, 2020: UNAC/UHCP, on behalf of our 32,000 registered nurses and healthcare professionals, called for an end to the severe PPE shortages that are affecting us as caregivers and our patients. Here is our letter… Read More

COVID-19: A Message from an Alliance Partner

My reflection of the current situation  2020 is Year of the Nurse. Yes, it is and will be. We are recognizing the work of Florence Nightingale, on the 200th anniversary of her birth. She is known for improving unsanitary conditions, reducing death counts, and sparking global health care reform. Read More

COVID-19: Stories From the Front Line

Inspirational Stories from our UNAC/UHCP members #HumansofUNACUHCP #COVID19 #KSRNA #FlattentheCurve #HealthCareHeroes"As a combat veteran, my nature and training have… Posted by UNAC/UHCP on Monday, April 6, 2020 #HumansofUNACUHCP #PRNA #COVID19 #COVID19Pandemic #Healthcareheroes#emergencynurse #Parkview"We’ve been hearing the… Posted by UNAC/UHCP on … Read More

COVID-19 Resources: Science

Evidence-Based Research The following websites include the latest evidence-based research on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION https://www.coronavirus.gov/ NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH https://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 MEDSCAPE https://www.medscape.com/resource/coronavirus THE NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE https://www.nejm.org/coronavirus… Read More

COVID-19 Update: Message from President Denise Duncan, RN

Last night, one of our members wrote to me regarding her fears and concerns. Below are my comments to her. I hope this is helpful to our 32,000 RNs and health care professionals who are showing up every day to care for patients. “I’m sorry it’s taken me so… Read More

COVID-19 Resources: Legislation

California Legislation to Fight COVID-19 On Monday, March 16, 2020, Governor Newsom signed emergency legislation to help efforts to combat COVID-19. More than $1 billion to expand bed access across California. Office of the Governor newsroom Los Angeles Times article (subscription required) Here are some of… Read More

COVID-19 Resources: Employer Information and Resources

Balboa Naval Medical Center COVID-19 Information Bear Valley Community Hospital COVID-19 Information Beverly Hospital COVID-19 Information Chino Valley Medical Center COVID-19 Information Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center COVID-19… Read More

COVID-19 Resources: Community Needs

Child Care Carina Childcare App Check Memberlink for more information Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance for Schools and Child Care Programs FAQs About COVID-19 Child Care Resource Center… Read More

COVID-19 Update: March 16, 2020

As health care professionals and citizens, we have never experienced this level of impact on our work, economy, food supply, not to mention a complete change in our ability to socialize in the community. We are all concerned about our families, communities and patients. As a union, we’re here to… Read More

COVID-19 Resources: Latest News and Member Updates

November 20: COVID-19 Update: A Message from President Denise Duncan, RN As we look at the rising number of COVID-19 cases in recent days, and the strain already placed on our country’s health workers and health care systems, we have to stick together. August 26: Unions… Read More

COVID-19 Update: March 5, 2020

As UNAC/UHCP state officers, we have been tracking your calls and talking with our team about the COVID-19 outbreak. In response to questions we’ve been getting we’ve had several conference calls and have asked Staff Representative Larry Rick, PA, to… Read More