A recently released report by the Urban Institute, which used Massachusetts as its model for health care reform, found that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will create more job opportunities for health care professionals. The twist? It will create opportunities for experienced health care professionals. Because of the uncertainty wrapped around the law and the […]
In April, CareerBuilder reported that 60% of healthcare workers are burned out, mainly due to heavy workloads, smaller staffs and lack of flexible schedules. Out of the workers who are burned out, 2/3 plan to look for a new job this year. Burnout is not static; it is evolving. In demanding environments, it simply increases […]
Much has been said about healthcare facilities not wanting to hire newly graduated nurses, technicians and other healthcare professionals. With other industries shrinking, and the healthcare industry growing, many workers are making the switch to a medical career. But how can you – if you have little or no real-world experience – successfully make this […]
Those who succeed in a career in medicine and gain the most fulfillment, enter it with a certain set of intangible qualities and personality traits. It is a booming industry, but before you decide to enter this world, do you know if you have what it takes to make healthcare a successful career? Communication Skills […]
Is there a nursing shortage? Is it easy for newly-minted nurses to find a good job? The common opinion has always been “yes”, but more articles are appearing in the press that indicates this may not quite be the case. The recession of 2007-2009 eliminated the nation’s nursing shortage in many ways. Older nurses delayed […]
Older patients can be more vulnerable to disasters for a variety of reasons. Physical or mental impairments may make it difficult for them to care for themselves or to understand instructions. Mobility may also be an issue, with many unable to get themselves to safe areas and/or evacuation zones. In some respects, older adults may […]
By Christiane Soto A generation ago, people retired from the same job they held for decades. Twenty, thirty, even forty years in the same job was the norm. However, thanks to technology, that is less often the case. The average careers spans 40+ years; think of all the medical advances that have occurred in the […]
During times of high seasonal demand, every enterprise needs to provide the best customer service possible. In healthcare, it is mission critical to provide quality patient care. The problem can be not knowing exactly when your facility will be busy. There are “seasonal” spikes… for cold/flu season or allergy season, as two examples. However, it […]
By Christiane Soto, Snelling.com We all get sick. No one knows this better than the people who work in healthcare. They are the first to get their annual flu shots ; they consistently wash their hands; they maintain a healthy lifestyle. Most importantly, when they do get sick, they understand the importance of staying home. […]
It is not easy to recruit well-qualified healthcare professionals. Physician groups, hospitals, ambulatory centers, laboratories and other healthcare organizations all struggle with the best way to find the finest people for their open positions. Because of this, many facilities try to establish in-house recruiting departments. Whether they are looking to streamline costs or create value, […]
