Becker's Healthcare November 4, 2024
Faced with a shortage of nurses, a rise in high-acuity cases and an increase in labor spend, hospitals and health systems have turned to virtual nursing programs for solutions. Here are 24 statistics tied to virtual nursing models, according to Becker’s reporting:
Advocate Health (Charlotte, N.C.): In late 2023, 12 of the organization’s 68 hospitals employed virtual nurses who help with admissions and discharge or are available 24/7 to assist patients and caregivers.
Between mid- and late 2023, the system’s RN turnover rate improved by 60% and its nurse vacancy rate decreased by 46%.
BJC HealthCare (St. Louis): At the 14-hospital system, virtual RNs assist with admissions, discharges, patient education, mentoring, quality and safety auditing, second RN...
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