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Sanford, responsible for nearly 45,000 nurses, has acted to address the staffing shortage at the Catholic healthcare giant with a multi-pronged plan that includes creating an internal staffing agency; establishing a year-long residency program for new graduates; and adopting an integrated care program to connect virtual and floor nurses, allowing processes to be divided more effectively. Sanford, a former U.S. Army officer, previously worked as chief nurse and acting state surgeon/medical commander of the Washington Army National Guard.