Jackie Larson, Author at Avantas

Using Big Data to Solve the Nurse Scheduling Problem

06/25/2020Jackie Larson

Jackie Larson, President, Avantas Nurse scheduling may be one of the most challenging staff schedules to complete given the requirements that must be met. The nurse scheduling problem can be a major headache when creating schedules week after week that will likely leave some staff unhappy. This in addition to all the other demands of...

Accelerated Nurse Staffing Solutions for Healthcare Organizations

05/25/2020Jackie Larson

Jackie Larson, President, Avantas The inception of COVID-19 has highlighted and introduced a new set of challenges to healthcare organizations. Emergence from this situation in the strongest position possible and returning to more normalized operations quickly require a deliberate recovery strategy. While each strategy must be tailored to each specific healthcare organization and location, there...

Four Ways to Help Healthcare Managers Lead Through a Pandemic

04/10/2020Jackie Larson

Jackie Larson, President, Avantas Several months into the novel coronavirus, there are still many unknowns about COVID-19 and its impact on the human population. Doctors and researchers are learning more about it every day, and our society looks forward to a hopeful future. But, it is human nature to fear the unknown. Feeling anxious is...

4 No Drama Ways to Lead Change

03/21/2019Jackie Larson

Don’t fix it if it isn’t broken. How many of us have heard this in our lifetime? This ideology stunts growth and innovation by keeping people attached to inefficient processes. It invokes fear of change and uncertainty of what a different future may hold. Humans are, by nature, creatures of habit. The majority of us...

Trusting the Predictive Model is a lot like Trusting an Insulin Pump

02/08/2019Jackie Larson

This blog post is courtesy of a special guest contributor, Kendra Perley, an Avantas team member. She offers a unique perspective on how trusting new technology has impacted her life. Change is hard. Novelty can often feel scary and overwhelming. Change is something I’ve had to become well acquainted with since my life changed at...

If You Build It, The Millennial Workforce Will Come: Float Pools

12/20/2018Jackie Larson

With growing demands on the workforce, flexibility offers an attractive perk to job seekers. The millennial workforce is drawn to a lifestyle that allows them to fit their career into their personal lives, rather than living their life around their work. This is good news for hospitals and health systems that are growing increasingly concerned...

3 Features of an Effective Healthcare Open Shift Program

11/26/2018Jackie Larson

In the world of inpatient nursing, there are times when core staff will not be able to fill all needs. It is at these times that contingency resources must be tapped into by posting open shifts. A tremendous amount of waste, in both time and dollars, has been tied to the process of filling open...

3 Overlooked Practices Worsening the Nursing Shortage

10/11/2018Jackie Larson

The nursing shortage is putting pressure on healthcare organizations across the country, and it’s only expected to pick up speed over the next several years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for registered nurses is expected to grow by 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, compared to just 7 percent growth across...

Why Fall, Football, and Flu Season Derail Staffing Plans

09/20/2018Jackie Larson

You can feel it in the air – a crisp cool breeze rustling through burnt-orange leaves and the warm smell of pumpkin spice everything. Fall is near and it is a welcomed season for many. It’s particularly received with open arms by Husker Nation. With football season brings tailgating and time to spend with friends...

Workforce Management Success is Not Available on Amazon Prime

08/14/2018Jackie Larson

For most of us – me included – Amazon Prime is a game-changer. And forget about the perks like access to Prime Video, I’m just talking about two-day free shipping! Order something from your sofa on a Saturday afternoon and you’ll have it by Monday. It’s awesome. It’s a funny thing though, as everything is...

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