As we move deeper into the digital age and face a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, Chicago hospitals are bracing for new and intensifying staffing challenges in 2025. Here's a look at the top 5 issues, informed by government data and industry trends, and how DirectShifts can help
The U.S. healthcare system is facing a staffing crisis of unprecedented scale. A recent report from McKinsey & Company predicts a shortage of 200,000 to 450,000 registered nurses (RNs) by 2025, while the demand for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) is expected to surge by 40% in the same period. The Bureau of Labor Statistics paints an equally bleak picture for medical technicians, forecasting a 5% decline in the workforce by 2031. This translates to a potential loss of over 29,000 technicians in the coming years.
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What is it? DirectShifts Timesheets Solution is a simple, secure, digital solution that allows provider organizations in all care settings and models to effectively manage payroll for their entire contract, per diem, and locums labor force.
It's a future that's been predicted for over a decade, but the past few years have proved its dimensionality and importance in our daily lives. Only 15% of Americans with disabilities are able to use digital technology. In fact, it is estimated that in 2023, 52% of devices will be digital. The digital world is the future ecosystem of healthcare. Its potential to transform how we live, and work has been underestimated for years.
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).
DirectShifts is a technology-based company that gives you access to healthcare professionals on demand. With our AI-powered platform and a range of features, we make the recruitment process accessible and transparent for both employers and healthcare professionals.
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 healthcare community is recognizing the power of nurses, and they are aspiring to new heights. Medical schools are producing more graduates qualified to practice nursing, but they often do not stay in the field of nursing. In 2003, U.S. News & World Report recognized that a shortage of trained nurses existed across all specialties and subspecialties, including critical care and pediatrics.
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