Learn about how the critical staffing shortages are playing out in prenatal, neonatal, and pediatric facilities. We talk with the CEO of Pediatrix Medical Group, Dr. Jim Swift, about key steps when building your physician workforce, helpful resources and partnerships, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Pediatrix
Summary
Critical Staffing Shortages in Prenatal, Neonatal, and Pediatric Facilities
In this article, we will explore how critical staffing shortages are affecting prenatal, neonatal, and pediatric facilities. We will be speaking with the CEO of Pediatrix Medical Group, Dr. Jim Swift, about key steps when building your physician workforce, helpful resources and partnerships, and much more.
About the Pediatrix Medical Group
Jim Swift is the CEO of Pediatrics Medical Group, which provides services in the United States and has invested in nurse education and training. The group values program building and works with hospital partners to elevate their care and quality. They use a clinical data warehouse to look at quality and move up on US News and World Report's list. The group has started pediatric residency programs and fellowship programs for specialties like maternal fetal medicine or neonatology.
Creating a Culture of Communication and Quality
Dr. Jim Swift of Pediatrics Medical Group talks about how his group is working to create a culture of communication, transparency, and quality in pediatric care. He also talks about how they are building out the continuum of care from pre-birth through young adulthood by providing specialty services such as pediatric surgery, pediatric neurology, and pediatric primary care.
Importance of Creating a Safety Net for Pediatric Patients
Lastly, Dr. Swift emphasizes the importance of creating a safety net for pediatric patients and building partnerships with hospital partners. This is of utmost importance, especially in light of the critical staffing shortages plaguing this sector.
Sponsored by Pediatrix
This episode is sponsored by Pediatrix, a leading provider of neonatal, maternal-fetal, and pediatric physician subspecialty services in the United States, working in partnership with hospitals and physicians.
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This episode aired on 03/14/2023 and can be listened here.
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