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The employment outlook for hospice aides
02/26/24 at 03:25 AMThe employment outlook for hospice aidesHospice News, by Holly Vossel; 2/23/24Rising wages, reimbursement pressures and immigration policies are fueling high turnover rates for hospice and personal care aides. Similar trends are proliferating among hospitals and health systems that provide these services. Current reimbursement structures for aide services represent the most significant challenge in maintaining a sufficient workforce, according to Kenneth Albert, president and CEO of Maine-based Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice.
The dying art of performance reviews
02/26/24 at 03:00 AMThe dying art of performance reviews Becker's Hospital Review, by Mackenzie Bean; 2/23/24Some employers are sunsetting annual performance reviews in favor of regular, daily feedback — a trend experts predict will become increasingly prevalent, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 22. Many companies still use annual performance reviews, meaning employees often have to wait a year for feedback. ... However, a new generation of leaders are upending this model in a bid to boost productivity among their teams and create more transparent workplaces. These leaders are focused on creating a culture of constant feedback at their companies, training employees on how to give feedback and pausing meetings to share real-time constructive criticism, according to the report.
Health systems bucking IT outsourcing trend
02/23/24 at 03:00 AMHealth systems bucking IT outsourcing trend Becker's Health IT, by Naomi Diaz; 2/19/24The role and size of information technology departments within health systems play a crucial role in shaping the organization's technological infrastructure. And despite a growing trend toward outsourcing IT functions, many health systems continue to maintain robust in-house teams.
Inside Hackensack Meridian's strategy to reduce nurse turnover
02/21/24 at 03:00 AMInside Hackensack Meridian's strategy to reduce nurse turnoverBecker's Clinical Leadership, by Mariah Taylor; 2/15/24The nation has an average nurse vacancy rate of almost 16%, according to the 2023 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report. At Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health, however, that figure is 6.5%. The secret, according to one of its leaders: creating a strong culture, investing in nurse leadership development and implementing a strong employee referral program.
Introvert CEOs poised to thrive
02/19/24 at 03:00 AMIntrovert CEOs poised to thriveBecker's Hospital Review, by Alexis Keyser; 2/15/24Historically, extroverts have been promoted to leadership roles at higher rates than their peers. But in the post-pandemic C-suite, a new leadership style is taking hold — one better suited to introverts.
Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in each state
02/19/24 at 02:00 AMDemand for these health care jobs is increasing most in each stateCentre Daily Times, by Paxtyn Merten Stacker; 2/15/24An analysis including more than 70 other health care jobs projected all but three states to add home health and personal care aides in the highest numbers. In just three states—Colorado, Florida, and South Dakota—did registered nurse job growth outpace home health.
What 54% of physicians want enough to take a pay cut
02/16/24 at 03:00 AMWhat 54% of physicians want enough to take a pay cutBecker's Hospital Review, by Erica Carbajal; 2/13/24Many physicians feel conflicted in their personal lives due to the demands of the job, and more than half say they would take a pay cut for a better work-life balance, according to Medscape's "2024 Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report." The findings, released Feb. 13, are based on a survey of 9,226 practicing U.S. physicians across 29 specialties.
Scandal exposes flaws in Iowa elderly care system: Stricter hiring protocols needed
02/15/24 at 03:50 AMScandal exposes flaws in Iowa elderly care system: Stricter hiring protocols neededBNN, by Mahnoor Jehangir; 2/12/24[Two recent] cases ... reveal the urgent need for stricter hiring protocols in Iowa's elderly care system. ... In 2023, an Iowa nursing home and a hospice program found themselves in the crosshairs of a scandal that exposed the vulnerabilities of the elderly care system. The facilities ... had unwittingly hired individuals with troubling histories. [One] had a criminal record for felony theft of $25,00 or more; [the other] was listed on Nebraska's registry of abusers of the elderly.
PeaceHealth home care nurses strike: Picketers demand equal pay, better staffing
02/15/24 at 03:00 AMPeaceHealth home care nurses strike: Picketers demand equal pay, better staffingThe Register-Guard, by Miranda Cyr; 2/13/24About 30 home care and hospice nurses and supporters were spread out at the entrances to the PeaceHealth offices in Springfield. The strike, which started Saturday, is scheduled to last until 7 a.m. on Feb. 24. "I really care about my community. I care about them being able to receive good care," said Heather Herbert, an ONA member and hospice nurse who was among those picketing on Monday. "We would not be striking if we felt that there was any other way to get what our community deserves."
Hospice nursing a ‘privilege and honour’, says chief nurse
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMHospice nursing a ‘privilege and honour’, says chief nurseNursing Times, by Edd Church; 2/13/24The chief nurse of a children's hospice is seeking to challenge perceptions of the specialty and encourage more nurses into it.
8 C-suite roles to watch
02/13/24 at 03:00 AM8 C-suite roles to watchBecker's Hospital Review, by Alexis Kayser, 2/8/24In the past year, more than 40 health systems have taken a closer look at their leadership teams — adding, subtracting, redesigning and combining roles to position their C-suites for the future. [Click on the title's link for] eight evolving executive positions Becker's is tracking.
Congress' failure to address violence against health care workers
02/07/24 at 04:00 AMCongress' failure to address violence against health care workersHealth Affairs, by Eli Y. Adashi, Daniel P. O’Mahony, I. Glenn Cohen; 2/2/24According to federal government statistics, the “health care and social service industries experience the highest rates of injuries caused by workplace violence and are 5 times as likely to suffer a workplace violence injury than workers overall.” Health care workplace violence has been a persistent and growing concern for more than a decade.
Rising workplace violence against nurses: A pressing issue in the healthcare sector
02/07/24 at 03:00 AMRising workplace violence against nurses: A pressing issue in the healthcare sector Medriva, by Zara Nwosu; 2/5/24According to a report published by National Nurses United, there has been a disturbing increase in violence against nurses in their workplace, with a staggering 81.6% of nurses reporting experiences of violence. ... It negatively impacts recruitment and retention, with 60% of nurses stating that the experience of violence has influenced their decision to change jobs, leave jobs, or even consider leaving the profession.
NC report defines healthcare worker shortage and recommends solutions
02/06/24 at 04:00 AMNC report defines healthcare worker shortage and recommends solutionsNC Newsline, by Lynn Bonner; 1/29/24The healthcare workforce has a lot of gaps. The report from DHHS and Commerce focused on nursing, behavioral health, and direct care, saying these areas are the most urgent.
Medical records specialists reach higher ground in healthcare
02/05/24 at 04:00 AMMedical records specialists reach higher ground in healthcareAAPC News, by Michelle Dick; 2/1/24AAPC's 2024 Medical Coding and Billing Salary Report reveals that, as unemployement rates slide down, salaries climb to new heights. ... AAPC’s 2024 Medical Coding and Billing Salary Report shows the largest year-to-year salary increases across the board in the history of the Salary Survey.
How people with disabilities make a positive impact in the workplace
02/01/24 at 04:00 AMHow people with disabilities make a positive impact in the workplaceForbes, by Diane Winiarski; 1/30/24The advantages that people with disabilities bring to their employers are many and varied – from higher revenue and enhanced productivity, to a more positive and supportive environment.
Worcester hospital nurses file complaints over 'dangerous conditions'
02/01/24 at 04:00 AMWorcester hospital nurses file complaints over 'dangerous conditions' MassLive.com, by Susannah Sudborough; 1/30/24Nurses at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester have filed official complaints with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and other state agencies over “dangerous conditions” they say are jeopardizing patient safety, the state’s largest nurse’s union announced Tuesday. The complaints are based on over 500 reports made by nurses over the last six months that detail issues such as staffing deficiencies and poor allocation of technology, the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), which represents the nurses, said in a press release.
Virginia lawmakers push richer employer-provided benefits to workers
02/01/24 at 04:00 AMVirginia lawmakers push richer employer-provided benefits to workerThe Center Square, by Morgan Sweeney; 1/30/24Calling her state and America behind "the entire industrialized world," a Virginia senator is one of two lawmakers pushing legislation to implement an employer-provided benefit to workers. ... The program would guarantee that employees taking time off for the birth of a child or “an illness, injury, impairment ... or physical or mental condition that involves inpatient care in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility or continuing treatment by a health care provider” would continue to receive 80% of their paycheck for up to 12 weeks of leave.
In the hospital? Don't overlook the chaplain
01/31/24 at 04:00 AMIn the hospital? Don't overlook the chaplainNext Avenue, by Alice Tremaine; 1/30/24Chaplains are the hospital's best-kept secret. Best-kept secret from patients, that is. Most of the hospital staff has figured out just how helpful chaplains can be, and will call the chaplain for everything that's difficult, scary or just plain weird: an unruly patient, a patient who received terrible news, a nurse who believes a hospital room is haunted, a mistress who showed up while the patient's wife is in the room.Editor's Note: Click here for "Common Qualifications and Competencies for Professional Chaplains," by the Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc.
Recommendations for supporting healthcare workers' psychological well-being: Lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic
01/31/24 at 04:00 AMRecommendations for supporting healthcare workers' psychological well-being: Lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemicHealthc Manage Forum, by Melissa B Korman, Lisa Di Prospero, Tracey DasGupta, Mark Sinyor, Samantha J Anthony, Monika Kastner, Janet Ellis, Rosalie Steinberg, Robert Maunder; 1/30/24 Healthcare workers are at risk of adverse mental health outcomes due to occupational stress. Many organizations introduced initiatives to proactively support staff's psychological well-being in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, ... [such as] the STEADY wellness program, ... in a large trauma centre in Toronto, Canada. Program implementors engaged teams in peer support sessions, psychoeducation workshops, critical incident stress debriefing, and community-building initiatives. ... [This] article describes recommendations for future hospital wellness programs.
New, grant-funded health care high schools aim to help address N.C. staffing shortages
01/31/24 at 04:00 AMNew, grant-funded health care high schools aim to help address N.C. staffing shortagesNC Health News, by Jennifer Fernandez; 1/30/24Efforts in Durham, Charlotte will graduate hundreds of students who are ready to fill jobs in health care professions facing shortages. ... A new $29.5 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide more opportunities for students in Durham Public Schools to explore health care careers. Those students will be able to get jobs that pay well right out of high school.
Northwestern’s medical residents and fellows vote to unionize
01/31/24 at 04:00 AMNorthwestern’s medical residents and fellows vote to unionizeChicago Sun Times, by Violet Miller; 1/29/24Interns, residents, chief residents and fellows at the McGaw Medical Center voted 794 to 148 in favor of union representation, an NLRB spokesperson said.
How AccentCare is using communication, career development to address caregiver burnout
01/30/24 at 04:00 AMHow AccentCare is using communication, career development to address caregiver burnoutHome Health Care News, by Patrick Filbin; 1/28/24As the home-based care industry continues to evolve, enhancing the well-being of employees and addressing caregiver burnout remains a top priority for providers. It’s not uncommon for caregivers to experience moments of feeling unsupported or undervalued. That can often lead to a sense of disconnection within the company from the bottom to the top. To help that disconnect, providers like AccentCare have focused on retention initiatives that are based around communication within the organization.
Health care workers kept leaving the industry after pandemic: study
01/30/24 at 04:00 AMHealth care workers kept leaving the industry after pandemic: study Axios, by Tina Reed, 1/29/24There's been a "substantial and persistent" increase in health care workers leaving the industry since the pandemic, as staff who stayed on during the worst of COVID-19 leave for new opportunities in a robust jobs market, according to a new study in JAMA Health Forum. ... Details: The Johns Hopkins-led study, based on Census data from the beginning of 2018 through the end of 2021, found a disproportionate number of women and Black workers exiting the health industry.
Policymakers, providers must take steps to prevent staff mass turnover, researchers say
01/30/24 at 04:00 AMPolicymakers, providers must take steps to prevent staff mass turnover, researchers sayMcKnights Senior Living, by Kathleen Steele Gaivin, 1/29/24Employment levels in the skilled nursing industry are lagging compared with other parts of the healthcare continuum, noted the authors of a study published Friday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. ... Employment levels have been offset to some degree by hiring of agency staff, which the authors claim may affect resident/patient care by disrupting the continuity of care and “by diminishing the years of experience of the workforce.”