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DPH seeks shorter Cross Country Staffing extension; supervisors insist on limits and oversight
Summary
DPH asked the committee to increase and extend a temporary nursing contract with Cross Country Staffing to cover COVID‑era surge staffing; supervisors pressed for a shorter extension and a plan to reduce reliance on traveling nurses, and the committee approved a narrowed amendment and forwarded it to the full board.
The Department of Public Health asked the Budget & Finance Committee to amend a Cross Country Staffing contract for temporary nursing services, citing high demand during the COVID surge and staff attrition. DPH requested a significant increase to the contract amount and a multi‑year extension to ensure ongoing access to temporary nurses across hospitals and alternate care sites.
Supervisors expressed concern about…
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