Managing Healthcare Staffing Needs

June 16, 2010 - No one knows exactly what healthcare reform will look like when it gets to the level of individual sites of care; we do know that pressure is building on many fronts and that life, as we know it, is going to change. Already faced with a short supply of qualified clinicians, healthcare employers are anticipating a bit of a rollercoaster ride in the coming months.

May 5, 2010 - What if there were a way to lower your hospital’s mortality rate by as much as 14 percent while improving job satisfaction and retention rates among your largest group of employees?  There is, according to new research, and it doesn’t involve investing in new technology, revamping facilities or hiring outside consultants.

March 24, 2010 - What do physicians really think about medical practice in the United States?  And how much revenue are they generating on behalf of their affiliated hospitals?  These are just two of the questions that we set out to answer recently on behalf of hospitals and other constituents in the field of healthcare.

Many feel that a career in nursing is a calling. Others see it as a great employment opportunity. However you define it, most would agree that a nurse’s job isn’t easy. Despite managers’ best efforts, these caregivers deal with large patient loads, physical demands, emotional stress, technical learning curves and bureaucratic challenges.

Jan. 20, 2010 - Every January signals a new beginning. This particular January, as we begin a new decade, healthcare providers are about to experience some major changes, and the coming year will be shaped by a number of outside forces.  But will these forces overwhelm you, or will you be ready with new staffing plans that can weather the storm?