Caring Across Maryland

We're a broad coalition of advocates, workers & patients in nursing homes, assisted living, & home care fighting for a more caring healthcare system.

[Health Care for All! @HealthyMaryland]

Please join us for a special webinar on October 31 at 12:30PM. We will hear from special guests about federal changes to health care in Maryland, enrollment in health coverage, consumer protections for insurance, and vaccine access. Join us to hear updates and ask your questions

[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

This Thursday! Join us and @domesticworkers to celebrate Medicaid with a night of advocacy, food, and live performances, including @KoticCouture as em-cee! We will be joined by @MDHealthDept, @JPenaMelnyk, and other leaders to hear personal stories from individuals who rely on Medicaid and discuss how we can protect access to healthcare in Maryland. Sign up here: https://t.co/ARsmk5nqBK

[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

Maryland is fighting back against Medicaid cuts! Join us to celebrate Medicaid's 60th Anniversary and hear from impacted individuals, elected officials, and organization allies on what's at stake and how we plan to defend Medicaid. Learn more: https://t.co/g6gao0VxoH

[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

Yesterday, we joined @GovWesMoore as he signed four of our bills into law. These new laws will play an important part in improving home care and long-term care for workers, patients, and their loved ones in Maryland. Thank you to all the legislators and advocates who helped make this possible! All photos by MDGovpics.

[Domestic Workers @domesticworkers]

Yesterday @GovWesMoore signed a bill to give home care workers a seat at the table. Grateful to work with @1199SEIU, @PublJusticeCntr, @CaringAcrossMd to make this happen!

[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

We are grateful to all the care workers, care recipients, their families, legislators, and advocates who shared their stories and fought alongside us for a more caring healthcare system this legislative session.

Read our 2025 Session Summary to learn more about our impact this year: https://t.co/KINbtdIDmQ

#CareCantWaitMD #MDGA25

[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

This was a year of big wins for our 2025 Care Agenda! Thank you to all our bill sponsors who championed legislation to support a more caring healthcare system including @AntonioHayes40 @SenatorDawnGile @MartinezforMD @SenJimRosapepe
@TerriHillMD and more!
Learn more: https://t.co/KINbtdIDmQ #CareCantWaitMD #MDGA25

[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

This @capgaznews article by Dr. Danita Tolson shows how critical it is that Maryland address the staffing crisis in hospitals.

Unfortunately, despite the urgency, the Senate Finance Committee failed to pass SB 720 to support safe staffing. We thank our partners and supporters and commit to continuing to fight next year for safe staffing to improve conditions for workers and patients!

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[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

“What do staffing shortages look like? For patients, it may mean longer emergency room waits and extended response times. For health care staff, it leads to higher turnover and burnout. All of this leads to a reduced quality of care.” - Dr. Danita Tolson

We are deeply disappointed that the lifesaving Safe Staffing Act did not pass this year. We will continue standing up for workers and patients and advocating for safe staffing.
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[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

“How can I give the residents the best quality of care if I’m rushing through my work?” - - Terrie White, Nursing Home Care Worker. We urge legislators to support SB 679 to improve staffing conditions and financial transparency in nursing homes, so care workers like Terrie have the support they need to provide the high-quality care their patients deserve.@JohnnyMautz @JustinReady @SenatorHershey @SenatorDawnGile @SenatorEllis28 @ClarenceLamMD @AntonioHayes40
@SenatorATW

[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

Do you think Maryland hospitals should have shorter wait times and safer staffing practices? Take action to support safer conditions for patients and healthcare workers. Safe staffing saves lives! https://t.co/3MORFg4esO @JohnnyMautz @JustinReady @SenatorHershey @SenatorDawnGile @SenatorEllis28 @ClarenceLamMD @AntonioHayes40 @SenatorATW

[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

Take action to support safer conditions for patients and hospital workers. Call Senator Beidle and urge her to support the Safe Staffing Act of 2025( HB 905). https://t.co/Sw3iVBQNrk

[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

If you face a medical emergency, you don’t want to wait 10+ hours to see an extremely stressed and overworked nurse. If you think Maryland should have safer hospital staffing policies, take action to urge your representative to support the Safe Staffing Act of 2025! https://t.co/3MORFg3GDg

[Public Justice Center @PublJusticeCntr]

MD legislators are considering cuts to critical health services funded by Medicaid as they address the state budget shortfall, all while Congress pursues devastating cuts to health services. Tell MD lawmakers: Protect families & oppose cuts to healthcare. https://t.co/Nf4bkHcgGt

[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

Today is the day! Call Senator Beidle and urge her to support the Safe Staffing Act of 2025. Learn more and take action: https://t.co/Sw3iVBQNrk

[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

The Safe Staffing Act of 2025 will:
✅Reduce ER wait times
✅Improve quality of care
✅Foster collaboration
✅Improve healthcare worker retention.
Take action to support this legislation:
https://t.co/oMXU1hHdhC

[Public Justice Center @PublJusticeCntr]

Several bills that would support care workers & create a more equitable healthcare system passed the House of Delegates & now Senators need to vote YES! These bills would establish safe staffing committees at hospitals to address concerns about unsafe staff to patient ratios; 1/4

[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

Great news! All of our legislative priorities are moving forward this #CrossoverDay. We’re making progress for patients & workers. Now is the time to keep fighting to ensure these policies make it across the finish line. Learn more & take action: https://t.co/z7TeDfsuRN #MDGA25

[Caring Across Maryland @CaringAcrossMd]

Do you want hospitals to have shorter wait times and safer staffing practices? Take action and join our call in day on March 19! https://t.co/Sw3iVBQNrk