Refreshed outlook for addressing healthcare’s staffing crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified existing personnel shortages in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), which are anticipated to persist. Before the pandemic, nursing supply and demand were already affected negatively by several factors, including approximately 70,000 Baby Boomer RNs retiring per year. As the remaining Baby Boomer RNs retire over…
Six low-cost solutions for improving staff retention
Editor's Note Severe staffing shortages paired with high labor costs are among the most significant challenges faced by hospitals today, according to responses from hospital executives in an October 18 KaufmanHall survey, HealthLeaders October 31 reports. The survey, named the 2022 State of Healthcare Improvement Report, shows that nearly half…
Sessions on recruitment, retention at OR Manager Conference
Nationally known for her work in helping current and future nurse leaders to develop their leadership and coaching skills, Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, will return to the OR Manager Conference in Denver, Colorado, in October 2022. Over the past 2 years, Sherman has done 85 virtual workshops…
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