In today's episode, we are joined by Jeff Richards, CEO and Co-Founder of SnapNurse, and Elaina McAdams Hall, Chief Quality Officer at SnapNurse to discuss Re-Skilling - what it entails and why it is different from other staffing solutions currently available. Tune in to learn more about the the financial impact of an effective reskilling residency program, what type of healthcare organizations and geographical locations benefit the most from a Re-Skilling program, and why healthcare organizations historically have had barriers to sustainable success to date. This episode is sponsored by SnapNurse.
Summary
Re-Skilling: The New Staffing Solution Explained
Introduction
In today's episode, CEO and Co-Founder of SnapNurse, Jeff Richards, and Chief Quality Officer, Elaina McAdams Hall, join us to delve into what Re-Skilling entails and why it is different from traditional staffing solutions. SnapNurse is the sponsor of this episode.
The Financial Impact of Re-Skilling
Re-Skilling involves pairing preceptors with a pool of nurses to match the facility's needs. By doing this, hospitals can save between 3-4 million dollars for every 20 travel nurses that can be turned into full-time staff nurses. A reskilling program is most viable for community hospitals and critical access hospitals situated in suburban and rural areas.
The Benefits of Re-Skilling Residency Programs
Snap Nurse CEO, Elena Martinez, stressed the importance of specialist nurses' experience within a Re-Skilling residency program. The initiative creates mutual benefits for both the clinician and the facility. Having preceptors on the ward with the nurses for 13 weeks helps build confidence in their specialty.
Historical Barriers to Sustainable Reskilling
Jeff Richards touched on why healthcare organizations had historically experienced barriers to sustainable access when it comes to implementing reskilling programs. However, the emergence of digital staffing platforms has made it possible to reimagine healthcare staffing solutions and give healthcare organizations sustainable access.
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This episode aired on 09/23/2022 and can be listened here.
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