The state of Arizona is one of many experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, and while hospitalizations for the coronavirus are down due to ongoing vaccination efforts, the strain is causing staffing challenges in the state’s hospitals, prompting Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to announce additional funds for staffing support, Healthcare Finance reports.
This week, Ducey announced an additional $60 million to support staffing at healthcare facilities that deploy proven techniques to decrease COVID-19 related hospitalizations, including administering monoclonal antibody treatments and offering vaccination at discharge. Read more.
