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 […]
Leveraging a physician’s expertise to enhance patient care
Physicians are pivotal figures within the healthcare ecosystem. They diagnose and treat diseases or injuries with the help of the patient’s medical history and physical examination. Hiring a well-qualified physician is essential to guide other allied healthcare staff in their functional roles and provide holistic patient care. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, […]
Tips to ensure a nurse assistant’s compliance while hiring
Nursing assistants are healthcare professionals who have completed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. They work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and assist patients with day-to-day activities such as feeding, grooming, toileting, and medication administration. They also monitor patients’ health status and report any changes to nurses. Nursing […]
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 […]
Why should you hire an agency to fill allied healthcare staffing gaps?
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 […]