HealthLeaders Media August 12, 2024
Nurse leaders must determine what staffing model works best for both patients and nurses, says this CNO.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– Staffing models have been expanding to include specialized roles and advanced practice nurses.
– Team-based care, flexible staffing, care continuity models, and telehealth nursing are all examples of innovative staffing models.
– CNOs must holistically and collaboratively determine the staffing model that best meets the needs of their patients, optimizes nursing practice, and supports organizational goals and priorities.
The nursing shortage continues to be one of the biggest concerns for CNOs across the country, and many are brainstorming creative staffing models to recruit and retain more nurses.
When implementing new staffing models, there are several factors to consider. CNOs must...