Becker's Healthcare August 29, 2024
Georgia could see the largest shortage of registered nurses by 2036, according to a report from a federal agency of HHS, the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Staffing is one of the biggest issues facing ASCs. A 2023 survey from ORManager found that in the last 12 months, 56% of ASCs reported an increase in volume. Despite this success, 68% of facilities also reported having a more difficult time recruiting experienced operating room nurses.
“I think the biggest threat towards ASCs in 2023 is staffing, especially qualified, experienced staffing in all areas of an ASC, including business office, pre-op, OR (both nursing and surgical technicians), post-anesthesia care unit and recovery nurses. In addition, sterile processing technicians,” Michael Powers, administrator of...
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