As healthcare organizations adjust to the changing landscape, it is evident that technology plays a pivotal role in their success. In recent years, we have observed how the digital age has transformed the healthcare industry, particularly in labor management. With advanced technology, healthcare organizations can utilize workforce management systems and tools to simplify their operations.
Let's explore the impact of technology on labor management and how it is helping health systems improve staffing and reduce labor costs.
Simplifying workforce management with vendor management systems
Utilizing a vendor management system (VMS) offers a proven solution for efficiently acquiring and managing flexible staff across the enterprise. A well-executed VMS enables healthcare organizations to effectively identify, onboard, track, and manage flexible labor from multiple sources, granting complete visibility into the entire workforce. By adopting this approach, health systems can streamline operations, cut costs, and use analytics to enhance workforce management.
Advanced technology to accurately predict staffing needs
Scheduling technology with predictive analytics is a valuable tool for healthcare facilities. It empowers organizations to align staffing levels with patient demand, effectively reducing costs and addressing scheduling challenges that lead to staff burnout and turnover. Predictive scheduling uses advanced modeling techniques and AI to accurately forecast staff requirements up to 120 days ahead of a shift by analyzing historical census data and other metrics at a unit level. This optimization of staffing levels improves resource planning while minimizing the need for last-minute, less strategic staffing choices.
Empowering internal workforce flexibility
Health systems can also implement self-managed internal agencies and float pools. These strategies give organizations direct control over their staffing operations and costs by designing, building upon, and managing flex labor pools. Additionally, they offer the flexibility that many clinicians desire. Organizations should partner with experts to create the right model, integrate appropriate technology, and provide self-service capabilities for staff to manage availability and schedules. This solution offers flexibility, improved fill rates, reduced premium labor spend, and increased staff satisfaction and retention.
Improve workforce engagement with mobile technology
One of the most exciting advancements in workforce optimization is using technology to foster engagement and empowerment. The AMN Passport mobile app provides organizations with access to a highly engaged and active talent network, accelerating the order fulfillment process. This app was specifically designed with healthcare professionals in mind, incorporating their ongoing feedback during development and planned improvements. AMN Passport serves as a user-friendly platform that allows individuals to discover and match with jobs, maintain up-to-date profiles, submit skills checklists, participate in virtual interviews and onboarding, have 24/7 communication with support teams, manage assignments and credentials, log work hours, and connect with other professionals in the healthcare industry. By leveraging technology, organizations can cultivate a more connected and engaged workforce, increasing efficiency and job satisfaction.
The digital platform to optimize, manage, and engage your workforce
AMN Healthcare's Technology Platform plays a pivotal role in advancing the paradigm of healthcare workforce optimization. Through this comprehensive platform that collects and analyzes data effectively, leverages predictive scheduling tools, and includes a solution that promotes staff engagement, organizations can reduce labor costs and create a highly efficient workforce. This transformative approach enables health systems to stay ahead in a complex and dynamic landscape, ultimately enhancing the quality of patient care.
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