In the United States, the healthcare staffing shortage has been a persistent issue for years. The crisis was made all the more extreme by the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. With an aging population that’s expected to put increasing demands on the country’s healthcare services, the U.S. Senate held a hearing on February 16, 2023,… Continue reading Senate Calls for New Solutions to Healthcare Staffing Crisis
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Healthcare staffing is a major issue in the nursing home and home healthcare sectors, with healthcare facilities struggling to find enough qualified employees to meet their needs. The struggle has been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, which put an even greater strain on the system. To ease this burden, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of… Continue reading New Accreditation Standards May Make Healthcare Staffing Easier
With the current skilled nursing and home health aide (HHA) staff shortages, healthcare organizations are seeking innovative ways to manage their staffing needs. One potential solution to this problem is the use of nursing float pools. Naturally, you may wonder: what are nursing float pools, and what are their advantages and disadvantages? Further, can they… Continue reading Can Nurse Float Pools Solve the Healthcare Staffing Crisis?
As an industry leader, you may still be concerned by the healthcare staffing shortages and strenuous policies set forth during the COVID-19 pandemic. If so, there’s good news. According to a new report from Skilled Nursing News, the demand for skilled nursing services is expected to remain strong in the years ahead. The report also… Continue reading Staffing Outlook Positive for Skilled Nursing in 2023
This week, the Empeon team had an opportunity to share our knowledge of the healthcare HR space with a leading industry media outlet. HRO Today interviewed our own Brooke Lewitan to get her impressions on the state of the industry and the trends that are making themselves felt in 2023. Here’s an excerpt from the… Continue reading HRO Today Features Empeon Expert
In a time when healthcare workers experience a great deal of stress and new challenges, employee retention has become a major concern for HR professionals. While monetary compensation is important, many workers tend to prioritize appreciative workplaces. Individual employee recognition is an excellent approach to increasing employee engagement while improving performance. Creating a culture… Continue reading How to Boost Healthcare Team Morale & Performance through Employee Recognition
By now, it’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent ongoing Great Resignation have permanently altered the healthcare labor market. Employee turnover remains high in healthcare (65.2% in 2022), with sizable numbers of talented, skilled caregivers moving agencies or leaving the industry completely. As a result, employers and HR representatives in the healthcare sector… Continue reading Can Better Employee Benefits Help Your Healthcare Staffing Troubles?
Healthcare HR is a constantly evolving field. To be successful, you must work hard to understand and implement new processes and policies suitable to today’s unpredictable labor market. Trying to stay ahead of the game is stressful and hectic. Thankfully, there are some clear HR trends emerging in 2023 that you can use as a… Continue reading 7 Healthcare HR Trends for 2023: Staying Ahead of the Times
The healthcare industry faces a shrinking talent pool of experienced and trained nurses. In a March 2022 letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the American Hospital Association called the workforce shortage “a national emergency,” predicting that the overall nurse shortage will reach 1.1 million by the end of 2022. Fortunately, there’s a way… Continue reading How to Harness Automation to Weather the Staffing Crisis in Healthcare
How do you build a culture that fosters recruitment and employee engagement in your organization? There are many right answers depending on the industry and the company. In the healthcare industry, different health providers and caregivers must work together to deliver care. So, a collaborative culture that encourages information sharing, acknowledges employees’ contributions and allows… Continue reading Breaking the Silos: How to Create a Culture of Collaboration in Healthcare
