This episode features Christine Young, Chief Nursing Officer at Akron Children’s. Here, she discusses her vast experience in nursing leadership, challenges surrounding workforce shortages & how they affect access to care, different ways to support providers & staff in order to increase retention rates, and more.
Summary
Christine Young: An Insider’s Look into Leadership in Nursing
In this episode, we sat down with Christine Young, Chief Nursing Officer at Akron Children’s Hospital, to discuss her vast experience in nursing leadership, challenges surrounding workforce shortages, and how they affect access to care. She also shared her thoughts on different ways to support providers and staff in order to increase retention rates, and more.
Investing in Workforce and Workforce Health
Christine Young emphasizes the importance of investing in people and looking for pipelines for those interested in healthcare. With the ongoing workforce shortages in the healthcare industry, she is prioritizing workforce and workforce health. This includes investing in digital health technology and transforming care delivery into a team-based approach.
The Challenges Surrounding Workforce Shortages
The challenges posed by workforce shortages in the healthcare industry are widespread. Christine Young points out that workforce shortages affect access to care, as facilities may not be able to provide the number of services and care required. Additionally, workforce shortages can also impact the quality of care provided, which in turn affects patient outcomes.
Retaining Providers and Staff is Key
One of the biggest challenges caused by workforce shortages is retaining providers and staff. To address this issue, Christine Young suggests providing support to staff and providers who are experiencing burnout or disillusionment. It is important to recognize that those operating in the healthcare industry have highly stressful jobs that can wear on a person over time.
Final Thoughts
Christine Young’s perspective on nursing leadership is informed by her years of experience, and offers a valuable insight into the healthcare industry. Her emphasis on investing in workforce and workforce health, as well as her thoughts on addressing workforce shortages and retaining providers and staff, highlight the need for continued work in improving the healthcare industry.
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This episode aired on 01/11/2023 and can be listened here.
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