Author: Jackie Larson

Every year Becker’s Hospital Review surveys CEOs to discover their current priorities; what occupies the forefront of their minds as they steer their organizations into a relatively uncertain future. This year, cost control initiatives took the top two spots, overtaking last year’s top concern, revenue growth. The actual verbiage of the top two concerns are:...

In this week's episode, Dr. Joyce Batcheller speaks with Larry Punteney from Avantas on the complexities of nurse staffing and how predictive analytics tools can help organizations be successful. Click here to listen to the show. Interested in learning more? To experience a demo of the Avantas Workforce Planning Dashboard just complete the form and we'll...

Like nearly every other industry, healthcare has become increasingly interested in data and the insights that can be found when analyzed. And this obsession isn’t in vain. Data analytics have been proven to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. In healthcare, reducing costs and improving the delivery of care is invaluable. In many healthcare organizations today,...

Florence Nightingale is an icon of modern nursing. A pioneer in hospital hygiene and sanitation, she also contributed to the field of statistics with her use of infographics. She was a true embodiment of this year’s theme for National Nurse’s Week – Inspire, Innovate, Influence. Celebrated each year May 6 through 12 – culminating on...

Streams of data are flowing all around us. With advancements in technology, the speed at which this data is accessed is faster than ever. And we can’t seem to get enough. Data analytics have become a compelling wave of interest in healthcare as it offers improvements to several facets of medical care and informs healthcare...

HR and Nursing leaders know the effects of unhappy employees: disengagement, decreased productivity, and ultimately, turnover. Disconcerted staff are not only a financial strain on the organization, but they are also emotionally draining – disrupting team morale and possibly decreasing quality of care. While keeping employees happy may seem like an impossible task, there are...

Anyone who has worked in patient care understands the amount of chaos that can ensue when coordinating staffing resources. Without a clear projection of needs, last-minute staffing adjustments are common. One unit may be overstaffed and sending nurses home, while another is scrambling for resources. This silo approach to staffing in which managers look solely...

Avantas was delighted to be chosen as one of nine finalists at ABL’s 18th Innovations in Healthcare ABBY Awards in Long Beach, California on October 25. The ABBY awards recognize and celebrate organizations that have brought to market innovative approaches to the delivery of healthcare, medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare IT, and digital health technologies that...

Technology is everywhere, and we see more provider organizations relying on advanced technology solutions to make improvements in patient care. The integration of enhanced data and technology provides a clear picture of an organization’s current state in order to take meaningful action to optimize resources, support staff engagement, and improve clinical and financial outcomes. One...

Filling open shifts is often a thorn in a provider organization’s side. A necessary practice, filling open shifts can be a time-consuming and frustrating process. Resulting in unnecessary overtime and increased labor costs, a high rate of vacant shifts also leads to poor staff morale and burnout, which inevitably negatively impacts patient care. Many provider...