Wisconsin to Establish a Healthcare Workforce Task Force
“My administration will continue pursuing every pathway and seeking every avenue to address our workforce challenges without legislative action, just as we have for five years," he said.
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a registered nurse who has master’s degrees in nursing and public health, will lead the task force. She said she's excited but the position isn't one she takes lightly.
"As leader of this new task force, we will work to focus on ways we can not only bring more qualified, talented workers to our state but keep them here, too," Rodriguez promised.
Joining Rodriguez on the task force will be Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek or a designee, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary Kirsten Johnson or a designee, representatives from the state’s higher education institutions, and other individuals appointed by the governor.
These others can include members of state and local government, citizens of Tribal Nations, and individuals representing healthcare professionals, organized labor, patient advocacy groups and other impacted workforce sectors and industries.
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