Achieving a More Flexible Workforce in Healthcare

Strategic Workforce Mix in Healthcare Facilities

How can healthcare facilities be more strategic about determining the right workforce mix to maximize flexibility? Determining the optimal mix of core, contingent, and flexible staff is crucial for healthcare facilities. To be more strategic in this endeavor, facilities can: Analyze Workforce Structure: Begin by analyzing three key data buckets: current staff utilization, patient demand fulfillment, and financial impact by staff type. This means examining how current staff are being used, evaluating how well patient needs are being met, and understanding the overall financial picture. This comprehensive analysis provides a foundation for making informed decisions about workforce composition. Partner with Experts: Collaborate with partners who can offer robust data and analytics solutions for both initial and ongoing assessments. These partners bring specialized knowledge and tools to help health systems gather and analyze the complex data needed to make informed decisions. Their expertise can guide the development of a workforce strategy that aligns with the health system’s goals. Develop Targeted Plans: Create plans that move the resource mix toward the ideal composition to meet patient demand. This involves setting clear goals for the mix of core, contingent, and flexible staff and developing hiring and retention strategies to achieve those goals. By aligning hiring practices with strategic objectives, health systems can ensure they have the right staff in place to meet their needs.

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