May 16, 2017 – Jackie Larson discusses the benefits of an outsourced centralized resource management strategy, including how it provides a holistic view of what is happening at an organizational level – resulting in a more productive and efficient staffing process. Click here to read the article in Becker’s Hospital Review.
April 19, 2017 – Jackie Larson discusses how building an enterprise resource pool can help keep nurses happy and prevent them from feeling frustrated or overworked – two of the causes of burnout and eventually turnover. Click here to read the article in Becker’s Hospital Review.
March 20, 2017 –The advance of technology has driven improvements to the delivery of patient care. Walking into a hospital, the use of technology can be seen in nearly every facet – from surgical instruments in an OR to monitors beeping by a patient’s bedside. Patients expect the best care when they choose a facility, and…
February 17, 2017 – Jackie Larson discusses the effect scheduling has on staff morale and the link to patient care and satisfaction. She points out that this is where labor management solutions can have their greatest impact. Predictive analytics play an important role in coordinating around-the-clock delivery of care both in light of staffing shortages and the uncertain…
January 10, 2017 – Jackie Larson discusses the importance of predictive analytics in coordinating around-the-clock delivery of care both in light of staffing shortages and the uncertain times ahead resulting from the changing White House administration. Click here to read the article in Becker’s Hospital Review.
December 15, 2016 – Ken Bailey, division director, staffing operation and productivity at CHI Health and Jackie Larson discuss the benefits of centralizing resource management. Click here to read the article in Becker’s Hospital Review.
October 3, 2016 – Filling open shifts can be a hectic, emotional, and financially challenging process for provider organizations. The practice of doing so can vary by department, as can the incentives offered for picking up open shifts. The result can be a chaotic, inefficient, and last-minute process that pits units against one another to compete for…
August 17, 2016 – Jackie Larson discusses the surprising root cause of staffing issues during flu season, offering the unique perspective that the source of the problem is that organizations are attempting to solve the wrong side of the supply and demand equation. Click here to read the article in Becker’s Hospital Review.
July 14, 2016 – Jackie Larson discusses how story telling is the true power analytics. In the article, she states, “Analytics is more about how to communicate, than just how to calculate.” Read about this, and the five steps in developing meaningful analytics. Click here to read the article in Becker’s Hospital Review.
June 16, 2016 – Jackie Larson discusses how the monitoring of three specific staffing metrics can help detect nurse burnout. Additionally, she provides insight on how certain staffing practices can be employed that will reduce the likelihood of burnout and, eventually, turnover. Click here to read the article in Becker’s Hospital Review.