Virtual nursing, a concept that marries the strengths of traditional nursing models – primary nursing and team nursing – is emerging as a promising solution to address the challenges faced by healthcare organizations.
If we can simplify nurses’ work by embracing technology that streamlines, automates, and integrates processes like scheduling, credentialing, and compliance management to enhance quality outcomes, we can give nurses time back to spend on the moments that matter most.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Many health systems aren’t employing the right tactics for hiring and retaining nurses, according to a new report. It argued that hospitals would have an easier time hiring and retaining nurses if they focused more on the things workers want most from their employers — such as flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities.
The burnout crisis among nurses has gotten significantly worse since the peak of the pandemic in 2021, according to new research from AMN Healthcare. Only 40% of nurses said that they have no plans to change their work status in the coming year, and only one-third said they have ideal time to spend with their patients — marking a decrease of 10 percentage points from 2021.
CommonSpirit Health has co-developed a nurse residency program with Dignity Health Global Education. The program, which is designed to increase nurse retention, comes at a time when turnover rates for newly graduated nurses are at an all-time high. Through the program, the partners are aiming to increase newly graduated nurse retention by at least 20% at CommonSpirit.
About 70% of hospital IT pilots fail or face major challenges, yet it's rare for hospitals to discuss these setbacks. At HIMSS23, two nursing informatics leaders argued that project failure is nothing to be ashamed of because it can teach hospitals valuable lessons about what they need for technology initiatives to thrive in the future.
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Travel nurses provide critical relief during staffing shortages and use of these professionals has increased in recent years. With this increase comes new and emerging risks. A review of closed malpractice claims data at Coverys reveals the top areas of vulnerability for travel nurses differs from other healthcare providers.
ShiftMed, an online marketplace for W-2 healthcare workers, recently raised $200 million in funding. The company's platform allows providers to post their open shifts in hopes they will be filled by local nurses.
Researchers project that the U.S. healthcare industry will be short 2.1 million nurses by 2025. Including them in reimbursement models might be the most effective way to address nurses’ mass exodus from the profession, according to Rebecca Love, who is a nurse and the chief clinical officer of tech-enabled nurse staffing platform IntelyCare.
Nurses face challenges that put themselves and their patients at risk. Using closed claim data, Coverys identified nursing risk trends. A full report, including recommendations, will be released this year.
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
While the Covid-19 pandemic is diminished with the introduction of vaccines, the need for a national license model is still prevalent as we face other serious health challenges like natural disasters and social conflict.
IntelyCare, a healthcare staffing solution for post-acute care, raised $45 million in equity and debt financing. The startup uses its software to match nurses with open shifts, adjusting pricing accordingly.
The company, Trusted Health, offers a technology employment platform that nurses can use to find flexible job opportunities as well as permanent staff positions.
At JPM earlier this month, National Nurses United protested CHS and its CEO, Wayne Smith, who was speaking at the conference. But the union's protests in San Francisco are part of a larger effort to force CHS to change.
Regardless of the specific performance improvement task – whether it’s improving patient and staff safety or providing more efficient care – the ultimate success of a project comes down to the team.