IntelyCare Launches First COVID-19 Training Program for Nurses, Nursing Facilities to Help Mitigate Spread of Virus
QUINCY, MA?? ?In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic,?IntelyCare, a leading intelligent workforce management solution for post-acute facilities, is launching the first training certification program specific to nursing facilities. The training will update nursing professionals on COVID-19 prevention and treatment practices in order to maintain the health of nurses and patients during the outbreak.
?As we monitored the spread of coronavirus, it rapidly became clear that nursing homes are ground zero and healthcare workers are at high risk of infection. We recognized an immediate need among our facility partners and nurses for training specifically designed for these vulnerable communities,? said David Coppins, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, IntelyCare. ?By offering training courses free of cost to our nursing employees and the larger nursing community, we are ensuring that nurses and facilities are better protected, informed and equipped to care for patients in this unprecedented time.?
Most Nurses Willing to Work, Need Training and Support
The coronavirus outbreak is placing intense strain on an already-taxed healthcare industry, exacerbating the existing workforce shortage which, before the virus, was expected to reach a dearth of 1M nurses by 2030. IntelyCare conducted a broad survey of its nurses to gather feedback, determine the biggest needs, and project the potential impact of the virus on the workforce. It found:
- 74% of nursing professionals are still willing to work
- 55% of nurses want to limit exposure to multiple facilities and want to know if a facility is infected
- 26% of nurses would consider reducing or stopping work to avoid infection