Governor Evers' Task Force releases a report and action plan to address Wisconsin's healthcare workforce shortages, targeting nursing and diverse workforce development.

Governor Evers' Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce has released a final report and advisory action plan to address Wisconsin's persistent healthcare workforce shortages, including a potential deficit of 12,000-19,000 registered nurses by 2040. The plan contains 10 recommendations with 26 action items addressing industry issues such as education, training, recruitment, and retention of healthcare workers. The task force's suggestions range from improving patient care and alleviating burdens on the healthcare workforce to expanding training programs for direct care professionals. The action plan emphasizes the importance of creating a more diverse, equitable, and sustainable workforce to meet the needs of a 21st-century economy.

August 19, 2024
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