Webinar: Transforming staffing models to effectively meet care demands

Healthcare organizations have realized it is imperative to have more flexible, agile staffing models. An effective solution to this costly problem is a complete transformation of staffing models centered on standardization and using real-time labor data. 

In this webinar, experts will explain how to best standardize staffing models and leverage labor data across an organization. You’ll also hear first-hand from BayCare Health as they share how the health system transformed their staffing model to a centralized system that allows the organization to quickly respond to changes in patient volume and unexpected challenges.

This webinar will offer:

• Insights into current workforce technology trends and how they are transforming an organization’s ability to care for their employees
• Advice for how to build data-driven, centralized staffing models including how to access labor data and begin applying it 
• Strategies for standardizing staffing and scheduling tools that provide comprehensive visibility across the organization
• Best practices for healthcare leaders to build a sustainable workforce operating model 
   

Shelley Simkins, MSN, MBA
Vice President of Operational Excellence
Workforce Insight

Shelley Simkins is VP of Operational Excellence with Workforce Insight, where she helps many of the nation’s leading hospitals and healthcare organizations optimize performance while supporting goals for patient care, quality, employee engagement, and financial sustainability.

Shelley specializes in process improvement, helping clients establish governance models to improve workforce management performance and leveraging Six Sigma methodology to improve operational efficiencies and drive financial results. Shelley brings deep experience in developing meaningful analytical models and frameworks that engage leaders at all levels, enabling data driven cultures that promote sustained operational excellence.

Melissa Winfield, MBA, BSN, RN
Nursing System Operations Manager, Nursing Administration
BayCare Health

As Nursing System Operations Manager, Nursing Administration for BayCare Health Systems, Melissa Winfield, MBA, BSN, RN, is an experienced nurse professional with a distinguished nursing leadership career and clinical knowledge in various settings, including cardiology, intensive care, pediatrics, and women’s health. 

In her role at BayCare, Melissa focuses on nursing strategic planning, working with the BayCare executive CNO team to establish and maintain quality metrics and unit KPIs. She also manages and monitors system-wide processes related to clinical outcomes and nursing and enterprise operations with a focus on the development of standardized, evidenced-based practices such as staffing ratios, HPPD tracking, monitor tech guidelines, and length of stay huddles. 
 

Nanne Finis, RN, MS 
Chief Nurse Executive
UKG

Nanne M. Finis, RN, MS, is the chief nurse executive for UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), a global provider of HCM, payroll, HR service delivery, and workforce management solutions. At UKG, Finis applies her strong foundational knowledge of the global healthcare system to advance the application of innovative technology to create more meaningful and connected work experiences for all healthcare employees. A forty-year industry executive consistently focused on nursing and patient care delivery, Finis is passionate about building and leading a culture of innovation and collaboration across clinical, operational, and administrative environments, and has committed her career to driving improvements in the healthcare system.

Since joining UKG, Finis has expanded the company’s influence and impact within the healthcare industry through inspired initiatives. Most recently, Finis established the UKG Chief Nurse Executive Advisory Board, a group of recognized leaders from healthcare organizations across the continuum of care, whose ideas, insights, and feedback help shape the future of UKG strategies and solutions. She also launched a bimonthly speaker series in which healthcare leaders share their perspective on industry issues and challenges with UKG employees. Finis additionally serves on the advisory board of The Workforce Institute at UKG, a global think tank that empowers organizations with education, research, and practical ideas for optimizing the 21st century workplace. 
 

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