Staff at Crozer-Chester Medical Center hold informational picket; claim lack of respect, support

Friday, May 19, 2023
UPLAND, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Staff at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County took part in an informational picket on Friday morning over what they describe as a lack of respect for caregivers.

Dozens of nurses were seen outside the hospital in Upland asking for more support post-COVID-19.
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The group said hospital management is responsible for unsafe staffing, job losses from staff restructuring, and a lack of effort to retain nurses.

In a statement, Crozer Health said its registered nurse vacancy and turnover percentages are both lower than the national average.
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Crozer Health said it is actively recruiting to fill open nursing and other clinical positions.
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