Both vendor management systems (VMS) and managed service providers (MSP) offer hospitals efficiency improvements in contingency staff management, but which one is best? If your healthcare facility is currently considering a VMS or an MSP, we’ve got the following cheat sheet to help you determine which model is right for you: So, what is a …
Fall is that glorious time of year when the air turns crisp, leaves brilliantly change color, and pumpkins become lattes. Unfortunately, it also means flu season is just around the corner. While the fight against the flu is often unpredictable, you can still plan for the unexpected with these four flu season preparedness tips. Practice …
What do the Steelers, Justin Timberlake, and healthcare staffing experts have in common? They’ll all be in Pittsburgh this fall, of course. And you should be too! Why? The ASHHRA annual conference is happening this September 15th-18th, and if you’re in the healthcare HR industry, you won’t want to miss this event! The American Society …
U.S. News & World Report recently announced its annual honor roll for the best hospitals in the nation. The rankings are based on a number of factors, including hospital performance in 16 areas of complex specialty care and in nine common procedures and conditions. According to the publication’s website, only 158 U.S. hospitals performed well …
In need of a little inspiration? Healthcare Staffing Blog has compiled a collection of TED Talks to help you gain fresh insights and new perspectives on issues facing the ever-evolving healthcare industry. These 5 TED Talks for healthcare leaders will be sure to leave you feeling motivated and refreshed! The doctors, nurses, and aid …
More than 62 percent of nurse managers reported they planned to leave their jobs within the next five years, according to a recent study. Why? Nurses managers cited burnout as the most common reason for wanting to leave their jobs. In today’s ever-evolving healthcare environment, even seasoned nurse managers are struggling to keep up with …
More than 83 rural hospitals have closed since 2010. Even more alarming is the fact that roughly a third of America’s rural hospitals are at risk of closure. These stunning statistics are at the heart of a recent NPR article, which investigates what can happen when struggling rural hospitals are forced to act. According to …
Boston Children’s Hospital won top honors in U.S. News and World Report’s 12th annual “Best Children’s Hospitals” list. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center earned second place, with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia following closely behind in third place. This year’s rankings were based on both clinical and reputational survey responses sent to nearly 200 hospitals and …
President Trump just signed an executive order halting his administration’s policy of separating migrant children from their parents. The reversal came after days of public outcry over the practice. In fact, many in the medical community were some of President Trump’s loudest critics. Read on to see what these healthcare organization and providers had to …
The healthcare industry is on the verge of a nurse staffing crisis. According to the American Nurses Association, an estimated 690,000 nurses will leave the workforce by 2024, while at the same time, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the nursing profession will grow by 16%. At that rate, more than 1 million nurses will …