An internal resource pool, combined with efficient scheduling and deployment strategies, can significantly enhance staff utilization. This blog explores effective techniques and highlights how DirectShifts can further streamline these processes.
An internal resource pool, combined with efficient scheduling and deployment strategies, can significantly enhance staff utilization. This blog explores effective techniques and highlights how DirectShifts can further streamline these processes.
Read MoreAs healthcare professionals look for new ways to serve patients and stop the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus in the United States, politicians and insurers have turned to telemedicine to provide care to patients in their homes. The federal government has taken steps to expand and facilitate the use of telemedicine, particularly through Medicare.
Hospital administrators working remotely are leading a necessary cultural shift. Staff in doctors offices, small clinics, and major health systems alike have suddenly found themselves separated from their essential clinical workers due to the high risk of COVID-19. Until now, most medical facilities haven't had cause to develop culture and practices that support remote work.
Managing employee attendance and time sheets is one of the biggest challenges for healthcare companies and in the current remote scenario. Employees are an essential part of healthcare organizations, but at the same time can cost a fortune if their timesheets are not properly managed.
A successful job post should be accurate, original, and up-to-date. This job posting guide will show you how to post jobs and attract top talent. Follow this step-by-step guide by DirectShifts to learn how to write a great healthcare job ad and where to post it to reach more high-quality candidates.
One way organizations prioritize their employees is to create intentional and informed recruitment and retention strategies. Organizations also benefit financially from these strategies.Organizations and all employers of APRNs and PAs (called Advanced Practice Providers - APPs) make decisions annually to provide a salary increase.
During the first 3-6 months in their new role, new Advanced Practice Providers have a lot to learn about your work environment, the patient population, and the expectations and responsibilities of their role. An effective physician assistant or nurse practitioner orientation program supports them as they continue learning, participate in knowledge-based training, and become accustomed to your team before taking on an independent full-patient load.
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