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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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.
Challenges in Healthcare Recruitment During COVID-19. During COVID- 19, nearly all hospitals and healthcare systems saw an increased demand for labor and supplies, which led to an increase in operating expenses and a significant decline in revenue. The Cares Act was therefore passed to include several provisions designed to ease the financial burden on hospitals and healthcare facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a competitive job market, it pays to stand out! We have nine selling points you can use to show candidates what's so great about working for your hospital or clinic. We love helping hiring managers win the hearts of talented Advanced Practice Providers.
A CNS, CRNA, NP, and PA labor shortage can be anticipated for late 2021 and 2022. We have seen the largest jump in recognition of the value of Advanced Practice Providers due to the roles they filled during COVID surges. Hospital Human Resource, Talent, and Recruitment will find this difficult to believe, but the excess of healthcare providers, especially CNS, CRNAs, NPs, and PAs, is going to disappear.
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.
Employee recognition programs are one of the mainspring of setting up a successful employee culture. Employee recognition and engagement theories are based on the idea that your employees need more than an annual "thank you for sticking around. Every year there are dedicated days, weeks, and months to appropriately recognize the contributions of healthcare professionals around the world.
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