U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2019 Best States list. The publication evaluated all 50 states across 71 different metrics, including healthcare. To rank the states for healthcare, the report looked at three board measures: access to healthcare, healthcare quality, and public health. Hawaii earned top honors again this year, followed closely by …
At Medical Solutions, we think nurses are magic. Why? Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare industry — they specialize in caring for and comforting patients every single day. For this and a million different reasons, we are deeply grateful for the work nurses do. Similarly, we know healthcare leaders, like you, appreciate your nursing …
The CDC recently reported 695 measles cases so far this year, making it the highest annual total since U.S. health officials declared the disease eliminated in 2000. This outbreak is spreading as more and more parents are refusing to vaccinate their children and unvaccinated travelers are bringing the disease with them from other countries. In …
Think of a tennis ball. When the ball hits the ground, it bounces back. That’s what it means to be resilient. It’s the ability to bounce back after stressful situations. As most bedside nurses know, being resilient in the face of trauma isn’t easy, but it’s an important skill to cultivate. After all, nurses who …
Your healthcare organization has just teamed up with a managed service provider. So, now what? To enjoy a successful partnership with your MSP, there are a few things you should consider: Get the right people in the room Engaged hospital executives are necessary for a successful partnership. And MSP National Account Executive Rory Audino believes …
Showing your nurse staff a little appreciation this Nurses Week just got a whole lot easier. The American Nurses Association recently unveiled this year’s Nurses Week Toolkit. And we think hospital leaders are going to love it. That’s because this toolkit is filled with several materials and ideas to help healthcare leaders celebrate Nurses Week, …
We are excited to announce Craig Meier, Medical Solutions’ chief executive officer, has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ North American Staffing 100 list for the second consecutive year. According to Staffing Industry Analysts, this annual list honors 100 individuals who are “shaping the industry and influencing the workforce solutions ecosystem.” Below, you can read …
In the healthcare industry, providing a fantastic workplace culture is the secret weapon in today’s war for talent. But what makes a workplace culture special? And how can you create a positive workplace culture at your facility? Consider the following four keys all amazing workplace cultures have in common: Keep safety a top priority: Everyone …
Like the Travel Nurses and healthcare organizations we serve, our team at Medical Solutions wants to make the world a better place. This conviction has led our company to give back to our communities in several ways, from installing clean water filtration towers in poor villages around the world to volunteering at local non-profits. As …