Becker's Healthcare February 25, 2025
Staffing shortages are straining ASCs, particularly among nursing and anesthesia roles.
As competition for healthcare talent intensifies, ASCs must adopt new strategies to attract and retain skilled professionals.
“Staffing shortages remain a significant challenge across the healthcare continuum,” Danilo D’Aprile, president-elect of the Arizona Ambulatory Surgery Center Association and vice president of business development at Merritt Healthcare, told Becker’s. “ASCs are no exception. The demand for qualified nurses and anesthesiologists is especially pressing.”
Mr. D’Aprile said that the decline in experienced OR nurses is particularly concerning, and the limited number of anesthesiologists entering the field is further exacerbating the issue.
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