Category: Workforce

How Hartford HealthCare's revamped orientation reduces turnover, boosts engagement

Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare introduced a revamped orientation for new employees in June 2023, which has received high praise in feedback surveys and contributed to a significant reduction in employee turnover, President and CEO Jeffrey Flaks told Becke…

Providence's toolkit for employee retention

Retention is a high priority for any health system, but for Renton, Wash.-based Providence, with approximately 122,000 employees across multiple states, it is especially crucial.

California hospital nurses reach tentative deal, call off strike

Nurses at Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, Calif., have reached a tentative agreement aimed at improving retention and recruitment, canceling a strike planned for Nov. 19.

AdventHealth University opens nursing school: 5 things to know

AdventHealth University Tampa (Fla.), a nursing school, opened its doors Nov. 13.

NYC Health+Hospitals added 3,000 RNs, saved $150M in a year

After experiencing significant turnover in the wake of COVID-19, NYC Health + Hospitals adopted a series of effective solutions to attract and retain nursing talent, while building a sustainable and supportive work environment.

UNC-Chapel Hill expands workforce training with $11M federal contract: 6 things to know

A new $11 million federal contract to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill aims to strengthen healthcare workforce training programs.

Healthcare's most dangerous workplaces

In 2023, private industry employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, down 8.4% from 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Nov. 8.

U of Lynchburg launches healthcare leadership doctorate program: 4 notes

The University of Lynchburg (Va.) has created a new online doctorate program for executive leadership in healthcare.

U of South Dakota's $1.1M telehealth training grant: 4 notes

A $1.1 million federal grant will fund training for healthcare workers in South Dakota to deliver telehealth services.

Parkland Health's plan to take employee wellness beyond a 'buzzword'

As a safety-net health system, Dallas-based Parkland Health provides care to community members who are typically underserved and at high risk.