Becker's Healthcare December 18, 2023
The nursing shortage in the US continues to be fueled by an aging population in need of care, baby boomer retiring nurses, and new entrants in the nursing profession, many of whom leave the workforce after a short period of time. These three components cause additional stress on nursing professionals and challenge the need for adequate nursing resources to provide necessary patient care.
As many studies have indicated, inadequate staffing levels can impact healthcare access and quality of care, ultimately leading to greater errors, increased morbidity and higher mortality rates. In fact, the acquisition and retention of nursing professionals are the biggest risks to health industry companies, according to 82% of industry executives responding to PwC’s August Pulse Survey....
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