Pharmacy technicians are hired to work along with pharmacists to ensure smooth operations, minimize medical errors, and manage inventory efficiently. Often, many facilities witness a significant setback while medical staffing, i.e., retaining the talented professionals hired. This creates a huge demand to address the staffing gaps, making it challenging to hire pharmacy technicians. Increased staff […]
Avoiding common pitfalls in hiring pharmacy technicians
Hiring a well-experienced pharmacy technician for your pharmacy comes with significant challenges. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of around 44,900 job openings for pharmacy technicians are projected each year from 2022 to 2032. Yet, many of these positions remain unfilled due to the significant staffing gaps within the industry. There […]
How to hire top pharmacy technicians: essential things to know
Pharmacy technicians are allied health professionals who work with Pharmacists to dispense prescription medicines at local pharmacies and hospitals. They usually assist pharmacists in preparing specific dosage drugs. Compared with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians have less responsibility in addressing patient queries and educating them on medications. Pharmacy technicians handle administrative tasks and inventory management under the supervision […]
How to find the right LVN for your needs?
A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is vital in providing primary care for patients in facilities. LVNs directly interact with patients and provide them with full-time support and assistance while monitoring their condition. Hence, making an informed choice when you hire an LVN is crucial to ensure that you provide high-quality patient care at your facility. […]
How can you mitigate the common mistakes made by entry-level nurses?
The nurses constitute a significant proportion of all the healthcare professionals in the USA. Due to several reasons, including the aging baby boomer generation, the retiring workforce, and the increasing turnover rate among nurses, the demand for nurses is increasing year on year. As per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for nurses […]
Recruiting and retaining top LPN talent: Best practices
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are healthcare providers who work closely with physicians and registered nurses (RNs) to deliver primary patient care directly to people who are sick, injured, or disabled. They work in various settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, home clinics, and other private healthcare settings. Before framing strategies to hire an LPN and […]
The importance of cross-training in allied healthcare settings
Cross-training in healthcare is a strategic approach within healthcare facilities to upskill their existing allied healthcare staff beyond their primary roles. This strategy helps the facilities equip professionals with the advanced skills necessary to work in various cross-roles. Cross-training is always provided under the supervision of experienced professionals working in the concerned domain. It not […]
Strategies for hospitals to improve nurse staffing ratio
According to the latest survey, it is revealed that hospitals with adequate nurse staffing have played a significant part in improving patient outcomes. It is a well-known fact that hospitals with enough nurses on the floor can deliver good patient outcomes. A good ratio of nurses to patients and effective healthcare staff ratios will create […]
The impact of nurse staffing levels on patient outcomes
According to the latest reports by the American Hospital Association, hospitals have started witnessing financial issues due to rising labor costs. The understaffing of nurses tends to create a severe impact on the healthcare system, affecting nurse staffing and patient outcomes. Labor costs increased between 2021 and 2023 by $42.5 billion, and thus, hospitals are […]
How is technology transforming nurse staffing solutions?
It is inevitable that artificial intelligence will make its way to every department. According to a survey, 92% of healthcare leaders agreed to automate time-consuming and repetitive tasks so that they can concentrate on enhancing patient treatment. However, 65% of healthcare professionals are concerned about using automation technology, saying it could damage the quality of […]