26
Feb

Addressing Healthcare’s Labor Crisis: Retention Strategies

Addressing Healthcare’s Labor Crisis: Retention Strategies   The Aftermath of the Contingent Labor Crisis in Healthcare The contingent labor crisis in healthcare may be easing, but its aftermath has brought new challenges for healthcare providers. During the pandemic, hospitals and health systems relied heavily on contingent workers, such as travel nurses, to address acute staffing […]
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22
Nov
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SPD Scorecards: The Hidden Key to Hospital Efficiency and Revenue 

SPD Scorecards: The Hidden Key to Hospital Efficiency and Revenue  When Did You Last Review Your SPD KPIs and Scorecard?  In the healthcare industry, delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining financial stability are paramount. Hospitals face numerous challenges, including regulatory compliance, resource allocation, and patient satisfaction. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential […]
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07
Nov
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Ensuring Excellence in Sterile Processing: From the Quality Perspective 

Ensuring Excellence in Sterile Processing: From the Quality Perspective Quality Directors recognize that the meticulous processing of surgical instruments and devices in the SPD is crucial for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs) and cross-contamination, making it the backbone of patient safety.   In this edition of the Intel for Healthcare Leaders newsletter, we explore the […]
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11
Oct

Addressing Workforce Challenges in Healthcare: The Critical Role of Leadership

Addressing Workforce Challenges in Healthcare: The Critical Role of Leadership Hospital CEOs recently ranked workforce challenges as their top concern, surpassing financial issues for the second consecutive year. This shift underscores the urgent need for effective leadership and operational excellence in critical areas throughout every department. Leadership: The Linchpin of Workforce Stability Appropriate interim and […]
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07
Sep

“The Elephant in the Room” for Healthcare Recruitment and Retention: Today’s Workforce Spans Five Generations 

  “The Elephant in the Room” for Healthcare Recruitment and Retention: Today’s Workforce Spans Five Generations It is almost impossible to avoid the amount of research, articles, and “airtime” spent on addressing employee turnover and retention. Workforce stabilization remains a top priority for hospitals, and health systems are developing initiatives to maintain a consistent, reliable, […]
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28
Aug

The Hunt for Revenue and Cost Reductions

Every day, numerous articles explore how hospitals and health systems are seeking new revenue streams and identifying areas for cost reduction. However, one critical area that often goes unmentioned is the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). SPD is typically viewed as an operational cost center rather than a revenue generator, despite its crucial role in supporting […]
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