This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Kaiser and Highland Hospitals in Oakland, CA.
You may have noticed the shiny new hand soap and sanitizer dispensers installed across the hospital. While updated infection control tools are important, some of us are left wondering: Why this change – and why now? Was this a regulatory requirement, a vendor upgrade, an internal decision?
Meanwhile, basic supplies like pillows, working equipment, and adequate staffing remain ongoing struggles. It’s frustrating when investments are made without staff input, especially when other critical needs go unaddressed. If we’re truly prioritizing patient and worker well-being, shouldn’t we have a voice in where resources are allocated?
Click here to read the article printed in the 04-23-25 Healthcare Newsletter
