As wildfires continue to impact communities across Southern California, local and regional hospitals are deploying nurses to support their colleagues during the wildfire crisis.
Henderson-based HCA Healthcare Far West Division put out a call to all eight of its Nevada and California hospitals, asking for available staff to support their fellow nurses directly impacted by the fires at sister hospital, Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Nurses from hospitals across the city, including Mountain View and Sunrise Hospital have joined the relief efforts.
"The spirit of unity and compassion across our hospitals is truly inspiring," said Annette Greenwood, Chief Nursing Executive for HCA Far West Division. "Our nurses have always shown remarkable dedication to caring for those in need, and this call to action is no exception. Their willingness to step up during this crisis demonstrates the very best of healthcare professionals."
While patient care remains intact, the fires have affected staff at Los Robles Hospital, with some staff having lost their homes, lost power or are under mandatory evacuation orders.
"The deployment of nurses from Las Vegas hospitals underscores HCA's commitment to provide exceptional care during crises, not just for communities it serves but also for its fellow healthcare providers," said HCA Far West Division President, Jackie Van Blaricum. "This collaborative effort highlights the strength of the HCA Healthcare network and the resilience of its caregivers showing up for their patients and community during a time of need. Together, we show up—because that's what families do."