Surveyed nurses, physicians likely to quit

Editor's Note

Nearly half of nurses and physicians surveyed for a KLAS Arch Collaborative report expressed a likelihood leaving their current organization within two years, with 21% of nurses and 13% of physicians actually departing. According to a December 6 report in HIT Consultant, this trend trend carries substantial financial implications, with replacement costs averaging $56,300 per nurse and up to $1 million per physician.

According to the article, key factors driving turnover include burnout, dissatisfaction with electronic health record (EHR) systems, and perceptions of misaligned organizational priorities. High stress, excessive workloads, and emotional exhaustion lead many clinicians to seek alternatives. Poor usability and inadequate training for EHR systems further compound frustration. Many clinicians also feel that financial goals often overshadow patient care and their own well-being.

The report underscores that retaining clinicians is possible if organizations adopt targeted strategies, HIT Consultant reports. Programs addressing burnout, enhancing EHR usability through better training and IT support, and improving communication between leaders and clinicians can foster a supportive environment. Prioritizing patient care and aligning organizational objectives with clinician satisfaction are crucial. Best practices employed by successful organizations include seeking clinician feedback, offering ongoing EHR training, ensuring effective IT support, and balancing workloads to prevent burnout.