Why Workforce Operational Efficiency Needs to Be a Top Priority
For 3 years running, the top 2014 objectives identified by HIMSS Leadership survey respondents include sustaining financial viability and improving operational efficiencies…
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The Relationship Between Employee Satisfaction and Hospital Patient Experiences
As we celebrate Health Care HR Week, we thought we would highlight a paper that emphasizes the importance of employee satisfaction in health care…
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Infographic: Nurse Staffing Survey
Our recent online survey of Americans age 30 and older revealed some staggering results. View our infographic to see how they perceive the impact of health care reform on the quality of staffing and patient care provided at hospitals.
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Transforming Acuity-Based Staffing
The concept of acuity-based staffing has been around for many years. But, while many healthcare professionals have heard so much about it, few have seen acuity-based staffing delivered successfully.
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Paid Sick Leave Laws Infographic
The paid sick leave movement has been picking up momentum recently with Newark, New Jersey looking to be the next municipality to enact legislation…
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Keeping the Bar High
API Healthcare was recently awarded “Category Leader” for both the Time and Attendance and Nurse/Staff Scheduling Categories in the 2013 Best in KLAS: Software and Services report.
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What are Americans saying about health care reform’s impact on care?
Today, there are a variety of changes happening at lightning speed throughout our healthcare industry to expand access to affordable care, reduce healthcare costs and improve the quality of patient care under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Consider how staffing decisions impact readmission rates
Research has found low patient-to-nurse ratios are cost effective for hospitals.
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API Healthcare Reaffirms its Commitment to Improving Operational Efficiencies with Acquisition by GE Healthcare
I am thrilled to share with you that GE has entered into an agreement to acquire API Healthcare. This is a wonderful partnership of two strong businesses that share a common goal of improving operational efficiencies and patient care across the healthcare system.
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Centralized staffing can achieve quality outcomes and cost savings
Adopting a centralized view of nurse staffing can ensure optimal staffing throughout the entire organization.
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Nurses play a critical role in the success of accountable care
How healthcare reform will impact nurse roles and staffing remains uncertain for now, yet nurses need to help lead the change in order for healthcare reform to be successful.
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Electronic employee record: How do you build it?
Successfully implementing an EER takes preparation and careful planning.
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