Operating a Hospital Exiting a Recession and During Healthcare Reform
This two part 2010 report reflects on common concerns and comments from members of the NSI Network of Healthcare Executives. The Economic crisis and Healthcare Reform have strained operations and weakened cash flow.  Both the asset and liability sides of the balance sheet have moved in the wrong direction.  Areas of consideration include: Strategic Priorities, Future Staffing Needs and Profitability.
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Adverse Event Quick Quiz
Adverse Events are a grim topic, but since the idea in healthcare is to always learn from our mistakes, I thought it instructional to present some of the more interesting California findings in the form of a multiple choice quiz. Test your knowledge.
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Vacancy Creep Calculator (OPEN FIRST)
This calculator will help you forecast your RN vacancy rate post-recession.  The current economic conditions have created a false lull in RN vacancies; which studies show can be twice as high post-recession.
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Vacancy Creep Presentation (OPEN SECOND)
To meet these challenging economic conditions, hospitals have instituted a variety of labor cost saving measures (ie: downsizing, wage freeze, hiring freeze, benefit cost-shifting, etc.). These short-term strategies will have a long term impact on staffing, particularly given the nursing shortage.
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Vital Signs - U.S.A.
A 2010 national study on Healthcare Economics & Finance, RN Staffing & Ratios, Agency and Overtime Costing, Turnover and provides survey data and forecasts. Vital Signs by specific states is also available free on request.
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2010 Nursing Workforce Report
This Report illustrates Executive Perceptions on the Nursing Shortage, The C-Suite’s Differences in Perception and Strategy, What RNs Think, the Cost of Turnover and RN Cost per Hire.
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