Hospitals Can’t Keep Staffing Like it’s 1995
The time to prepare is now, while there’s still time and space to figure out what works. Change is uncomfortable, but clinging to outdated habits is far riskier.
The time to prepare is now, while there’s still time and space to figure out what works. Change is uncomfortable, but clinging to outdated habits is far riskier.
The industry has thrown tech at the problem, consolidated, and invested in every which way. But we haven't fundamentally rethought how care is designed, delivered, or sustained. And until we do, no amount of technology will restore what healthcare has lost: its humanity. Here's how to do that.
The ongoing nursing shortage facilitates high turnover rates since nurses know they won’t have difficulties finding new jobs. In order to retain and attract staff, it’s in a facility’s best interest to understand what nurses want.
Those that fail to adapt their workforce strategies will remain stuck in crisis mode, scrambling to fill shifts and struggling to retain nurses in the face of a nursing shortage. But for those willing to welcome change, the opportunity is immense.
By adopting a contingent workforce model and investing in the right data tools to power better informed decision-making and talent strategy, healthcare organizations can begin to address staffing challenges and turn their talent goals into reality.
No revolutionary naval vessels, fighter planes, or weapon systems were involved. Rather, this one was about staffing military healthcare facilities. Make no mistake, though: It’s also revolutionary.
Alan Murray on improving access for medical transportation.
With so much to consider, avoiding hidden and often astronomical costs is a top priority for healthcare leaders. Understanding the totality of an EHR vendor’s offering is crucial, especially since vendors do not cover all the costs of their solutions similarly.
Health systems need to leverage new approaches to healthcare staffing to make sure patients receive the care they need, when and where they need it.
The American Hospital Association sent letters to the Senate and House urging them to support legislation that would prevent the CMS from enforcing its final rule on minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities. The organization argued that the mandate could lead nursing homes to reduce capacity or close altogether.
There is an urgent need for health systems to develop efficient strategies that balance improved patient outcomes with financial health — here are three areas to focus on.
The worsening workforce shortages have forced health systems to get creative when it comes to recruiting staff. Technology is helping health systems reach workers directly without having to go through a traditional staffing agency.
AMN Healthcare bought Synzi, a virtual care provider, to offer customers greater staffing flexibility. The acquisition is a part of the company's strategy to keep pace with the evolving market, where a greater emphasis is being placed on virtual care delivery and remote patient monitoring.
The Texas-based health system first sued the staffing firm for "price gouging" amid the Covid-19 pandemic, as wages for nurses shot up from $75 to $160. But the firm countersued, claiming that Steward — which owes Aya over $40 million — previously did not raise objections to its prices.
A new report from the HHS' Office of Inspector General lays bare the varied challenges hospitals faced in the past year — and continue to face. These range from challenges in healthcare delivery to staffing shortages to shaky finances.
Travel nurse companies are seeing an uptick in demand for their services, as more health systems seek staff to help.