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Empowering Healthcare Excellence Since 1989
For more than 35 years, USN has been a game-changer in healthcare, working hand-in-hand with facilities and healthcare professionals to ensure uninterrupted care during labor disputes.
No matter the challenge, USN offers tailored, cost-effective solutions. Whether you need strategic planning for potential work stoppages or end-to-end support in recruiting, credentialing and execution during labor disruptions, our experienced team has you covered. Trust USN to keep healthcare running smoothly when it matters most.
Case Studies
USN Empowers Facility Through Unprecedented 157-Day Labor Disruption
When a prominent Level 1 trauma center in the Northeast received a 10-day notice of an impending nurses’ strike, the leadership team turned to USN to help successfully navigate this complex workforce challenge.
USN Delivers Uninterrupted Care from Crisis Staffing to Holiday Work Stoppage
A northern California hospital system, engaged with USN for advance planning of an expected work stoppage, was experiencing incredibly complex staffing challenges due to the trifecta of high volumes driven by RSV, influenza and COVID-19.
Partners for the Duration: A Clinical Point of View
When USN was notified of an approaching work stoppage at an East Coast hospital, preparations began quickly under a constrained planning timeline for a run-of-the-mill five-to-ten-day nursing strike. It became apparent early on that the stoppage would be anything but ordinary.
A Year in the Life of USN
2019. Thirteen health care systems. More than 6,800 nurses and allied health professionals deployed in 83 facilities. Four different states, varying licensing requirements. USN, industry leader in providing work stoppage coverage for large and small healthcare systems for more than 30 years, covered it all in an unprecedented year of labor unrest.
USN Fulfills in 24-Hours on the Eve of New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve 2019 was dedicated to fulfilling the critical last-minute needs of a major healthcare system with a difficult staffing shortage. Answering the call without delay, USN mobilized to fill the total order in 24 hours, and client preparation was the key.
Blog
The Devastating Impact of Last-Minute Strike Preparation: A Scenario No Hospital Wants
May 29, 2024
The Top 5 Challenges Hospitals Face During Union Contract Negotiations
May 18, 2024
Beyond Nursing: How USN Delivers Complete Care Staffing During Labor Disruptions
April 15, 2024
Could USN Be the Missing Piece to Your Hospital's Labor Dispute Puzzle?
March 14, 2024
Picking the Right Strategic Partner to Help Staff Your Hospital During a Labor Disruption
November 20, 2023
Safeguarding Patient Care: USN's Crucial Role in Healthcare Labor Disruptions
October 30, 2023
A Strike Can Disrupt Patient Care and the Community—Let USN Help
September 8, 2023
USN – A Calming Force Amid Turbulent Times
June 12, 2023
Beyond Unions: The Need for Strike Planning in Today's Healthcare Industry
May 31, 2023
Strike Preparation: Why Hospitals Should Plan Early for Replacement Staff
May 15, 2023
The Power of USN: Ensuring Patient Care in Turbulent Times
May 9, 2023
White Papers
The Importance of Preparing for a Potential Work Stoppage
In the wake of a pandemic that tossed healthcare organizations into a tailspin, tensions between hospital workers and administration appear to be at an all-time high.