January 18, 2019 – It’s no secret that the rate of nurse burnout is excessive. In a field where emotional and physical stress is high, nurses are sometimes considering leaving their jobs within only a few of years of obtaining their license. Factor in the critical nursing shortage the U.S. is…
January 17, 2019 – Hospitals have become conditioned to functioning in staffing and scheduling silos (unit-based scheduling). When managers and staff follow staffing practices simply because it has “always been done this way,” it narrows their horizons and they become more resistant to change. Working in silos prevents transparency, increases an…
October 9, 2018 – Advanced technology in the digital age has resulted in nearly every aspect of our lives being tracked and measured. The number of steps we take, our heart rate, and our sleeping patterns can all be analyzed from the convenience of a smartwatch or smartphone app. This type…
September 24, 2018 – It is a highly competitive recruitment climate for hospitals and health systems thanks to low unemployment and an increasing shortage of healthcare workers. Organizations are offering appealing incentives to try and draw in talent – including tuition reimbursement and thousands of dollars in sign-on bonuses. While these…
June 29, 2018 – The importance of operational practices and policies and the role each employee plays in making sure they are followed is HR 101. But the fact is that deviation from guidelines happens, and it often has unexpected and costly consequences. With labor costs accounting for a significant portion…
May 7, 2018 – Artificial intelligence (AI) is weaving its way into healthcare whether patients know it or not. AI has become a compelling wave of interest in healthcare as it offers to improve aspects of medical care and inform healthcare leaders how to advance in a rapidly changing environment. But are…
April 13, 2018 – Despite what many professionals working in provider organizations may have experienced, filling open shifts does not need to be a chaotic and challenging process. A tremendous amount of waste, in both time and dollars, is tied to traditional processes of filling open shifts. The emotional response and…
March 12, 2018 – HR and nursing leaders understand and feel the effects of unhappy employees – disengagement, decreased productivity, and turnover. Here are 5 ways leaders can help ensure team morale stays positive and employees are engaged. Click here to read the article in Becker’s Hospital Review.
December 1, 2017 – Standardization of policies and practices creates a framework for predictable results. In this article, Jackie Larson shares why it’s important to consistently monitor and enforce your staffing policies. Click here to read the article in The Staffing Stream
November 9, 2017 – Avantas president Jackie Larson, along with Shane Hilton and Debbie McIntuff from Mountain States Health Alliance describe how Mountain States prioritized workforce optimization and transparency to leverage predictive analytics and realize significant labor cost savings. Click here to read the article in Becker’s Hospital Review.