MarketScale March 28, 2023
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and the healthcare industry is no exception. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present a significant challenge for the healthcare industry, creating hefty healthcare workforce struggles. After nearly three years, many healthcare systems are still struggling to cope with the unprecedented healthcare staffing shortage across many specialties. Given the situation, it brings up the question: how can hospitals attract and retain the quality staff they need, especially as times get tough? While more education opportunities for prospective healthcare professionals, more training, better hours, and general socioemotional support for staff are all key, promoting healthcare workforce safety and violence prevention should be just as important.
In the face of widespread and persistent staffing shortages, many health...