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.
October 16, 2017 – While provider organizations may feel overwhelmed and unable to control the current nursing shortage, it’s true that many organizations’ staffing and scheduling practices have fed their own nursing shortage. As Jackie Larson discusses, there is some good news; with the right tools and strategies, it is within…
August 25, 2017 – In this article, Jackie Larson discusses how predictive analytics improves healthcare workforce management (lower costs, higher staff morale, and improved patient care) and provides insight on why it isn’t more prevalent in healthcare. Click here to read the article in CIO Applications.
May 22, 2017 – Jackie Larson discusses how predictive analytics is helping healthcare organizations stop the guesswork commonly used for staffing and accurately schedule the right number of staff in the right places weeks or even months prior to the shift. Predictive analytics offer a new way forward, making scheduling and staffing…
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…
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…
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.
October 18, 2016 – Mike Miliard from Healthcare IT News uses data from the AMN Healthcare and Avantas survey, “Predictive Analytics in Healthcare 2016” to show how predictive analytics tools can help improve staff morale and patient satisfaction. Click here to read the article from Healthcare IT News .