Tag Archive | workforce best practices
How to tackle nurse staffing nightmares
The U.S. Department of Labor reports job openings in the nursing field will grow by 22 percent nationally in less than 10 years. Robin Stimac, industry strategy director, human capital management, Lawson Healthcare, is featured in the March 2011 issue of Health Management Technology (HMT). Robin dives into the ‘why’ behind the shortage, shares how [...]
Introducing Lawson Analytics for Healthcare
Lawson Healthcare is excited to introduce yet one more way to make our customers stronger – Lawson Analytics for Healthcare. This new suite of analytic solutions offers healthcare organizations a simple way to connect staffing, clinical and financial information for better decision making. Lawson Analytics for Healthcare is designed to help deliver the benefits of [...]
Overtime policies – the very first line of defense to reduce premium pay expense!
What do you think the reasons are for excessive overtime?
What policies do you have regarding restricting overtime?
Are these policies followed consistently across the organization and are they published for all to see?
An interesting paradox: Similar working conditions yet more satisfied nurses at Magnet facilities?
Similar working conditions yet more satisfied nurses at Magnet facilities? Why is this? I believe nurse satisfaction is related more to the scheduling empowerment provided to Magnet nurses and less related to the actual hours worked.
