This blog article is a summary of a session at AONL 2023 entitled “You may be on to something:” An Updated Model for Frontline Nursing Leadership. This was given by nurse leaders at Inova Health System. At AONL 2023, several visitors to the Catalyst Learning booth talked to us about this session and noted its relevance […]
AtlantiCare is the largest healthcare organization in southern New Jersey. Between 2 hospitals, an ED, FQHCs, surgery centers, urgent care and pharmacies, it employs 6,000+ staff at 100+ locations. AtlantiCare’s accolades include being a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality recipient, obtaining HEI designation, 4x Magnet designation, and a 2022 Forbes Best Place to Work. The organization…
As we enter 2023, learning and development is likely at the forefront of HR teams minds at U.S. based health systems. At some facilities, L&D for non-clinical frontline staff was put on hold during the COVID pandemic era. But we’re seeing that those facilities may be looking to make up for lost time and for…
What are nursing educators, instructors, and enterprise L&D leaders thinking as we head into 2023? In this article, Catalyst Learning reflects on well-cited nursing trends (staffing shortages, informatics, retention, need for leadership pipelines, etc.) and what we hear on-the-ground from nurse educators to understand and describe four priorities for NLD efforts in 2023. CNOs/Educators Think…
McKinsey & Company Research Summary The below article is part 2 of a summary of the McKinsey & Company July 2022 report, entitled “Bridging the advancement gap: What frontline employees want – and what employers think they want.” Part 2 is a summarized look at the path forward for employers to help bridge the frontline…
In 2022, a major area of concern for HR leaders at U.S. health systems is keeping up with labor demands. Entry-level/lower paid non-clinical roles are hard to keep staffed right now. These roles have always had high turnover, even before the labor shortage. Hospitals have to compete with retail and hospitality sectors for the same…
A combination of patient surges in 2020-2022 and nursing shortages have forced healthcare organizations to pursue new strategies for care delivery, or alternative care models. Pre-pandemic care models are stretching thin during a nurse shortage, so many U.S. health systems are rethinking their labor resources. Health systems are deploying alternative care models to address a…
East Alabama Health (EAH) in Opelika, AL is a 340-bed hospital with regional clinics, that serves an 11-county area. With ~3,500 employees, EAH is the second largest employer in its metro-area, second only to Auburn University. The primary mission at EAH is to deliver high-quality, compassionate health care to every patient, every time. EAH has…
Every year Catalyst Learning asks its customers, Talent Management and Learning leaders at health systems across the US, to help us understand front-line employee development priorities. This focus of this year’s survey was non-clinical employees at the entry and mid-levels. Not surprisingly, during the Covid/Delta staffing vortex, there are big concerns about staffing and skill…
1 – Workforce Logistic Changes and Staffing Preparations Due to COVID-19 Training entry-level staff to stay safe in the hospital is a big trend this summer. As furloughed entry-level workers go back to work, they will need to know the safest way to work when every surface is a potential hiding place for COVID-19. Training…
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