Health Care Labor Action Preparation Checklist

Labor actions can involve various categories of health care workers, support staff, and vendors. These actions can affect a wide range of health care services and pose a significant threat to patient safety. While ASPR TRACIE does not take any position on the reasons or justification for labor actions, it is important for patient safety and continuity of operations for health care facilities to have a structured plan for these events. This checklist (developed with subject matter experts) can help health care planners mitigate the effects of strikes and related labor actions on patients and staff.