Job orientation is the process of introducing new hires to their new work environment through training sessions or meetings. It includes learning about company culture and policies as well as learning how things like benefits and compensation work at your healthcare facility. It also helps new employees get familiar with the office space and technology they will be using on a daily basis (if applicable).

Maintaining Employee Engagement at Work can be a Struggle. Now more than ever, it is crucial for dedicated healthcare professionals who impact many lives day in and day out to possess both the tools and the time to effectively tackle stress, burnout, and exhaustion. With more than 50% of physicians and one-third as many nurses reporting burnout symptoms, it is becoming a widespread problem.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that 1.1 million new registered nurses will be needed in 2023, with more than 500,000 expected to retire in 2022. That's the projected retirement. Signs also point to younger nurses leaving the profession. One if the reasons are because of their mental health.

Every year there are dedicated days, weeks, and months to appropriately recognize the contributions of healthcare professionals around the world. Through the hard work of these clinicians, administrators, and support staff - people are able to receive the patient care they need and require. As such and as an employer, it's increasingly important to keep your team and staff happy and appreciated - through the long hours, burnout, and ongoing challenges the industry continues to face.

During the first 3-6 months in their new role, new Advanced Practice Providers have a lot to learn about your work environment, the patient population, and the expectations and responsibilities of their role. An effective physician assistant or nurse practitioner orientation program supports them as they continue learning, participate in knowledge-based training, and become accustomed to your team before taking on an independent full-patient load.

The COVID-19 pandemic took hospitals and healthcare systems for an unexpected turn - pushing both the facilities and the staff - financially, emotionally, physically, and mentally. During recent years, the mental health needs of healthcare professionals have been gaining attention as a major public health concern and threat to quality care delivery.