Jani Basha is a healthcare content expert at MedSquirrels, sharing insights on staffing trends, hiring best practices, and career growth.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Allied healthcare staffing professionals are specialized clinical support providers who work alongside doctors and nurses to optimize patient care delivery. Physical therapists, radiologists, medical laboratory technologists, speech therapists, audiologists, and medical assistants are some of the allied healthcare professionals in demand in the USA. They work across diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, specialized clinics, and […]
Dental Hygienists are allied healthcare professionals who work alongside dentists to provide preventive oral health therapies. They also raise oral health awareness among people to familiarize them with the best oral care practices. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) reveals a decline in the availability of dental professionals, including hygienists, in rural and non-metropolitan […]
While facilities in the USA have to ensure skilled pharmacists are staffed, the focus on proactive medication management has proved to reduce healthcare expenses. Across the US healthcare market, a large area of a facility’s costs arises from preventable adverse drug effects. Implementing the proper use of a medication review program led by skilled pharmacists […]
Physical Therapists, also known as Physiotherapists, collaborate with medical doctors and treat injured or ill people to improve their mobility, acquire flexibility, and manage physical pain. A physiotherapist collaborates with other healthcare professionals to deliver optimized patient care. From rehabilitating athletes recovering from sports injuries to aiding individuals managing chronic pain or providing post-surgical recovery […]
