CNOs and CFOs partner to reap benefits of acuity-based staffingSeptember 21, 2017How to build a case that creates improved patient outcomes. By Janet Boivin, BSN, RN In this new, unpredictable healthcare universe, chief nursing officers (CNOs) and chief financial…
Justifying the purchase of a data-driven, acuity-based staffing systemJuly 5, 2017Nursing practice is at the heart of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program, so nurses must be able to articulate their value contribution. Nursing…
Patient assignment vs. nurse staffing: More than just numbersSeptember 7, 2016For more than 15 years, I’ve been advocating for healthcare leaders to replace the term “opinion-based” with “evidence-based.” Too often, I’ve heard, “In my opinion, we should do the following.” Whether the speaker…
Practical steps for applying acuity-based staffingSeptember 7, 2016In the healthcare arena, change happens at a rapid pace. Healthcare leaders face the continual challenge of delivering high-quality patient care while managing costs. A growing body of evidence shows that patient acuity-driven staffing is…
Practical steps for applying acuity-based staffingNovember 1, 2016In the healthcare arena, change happens at a rapid pace. Healthcare leaders face the continual challenge of delivering high-quality patient care while managing costs. A growing body of evidence shows that patient acuity-driven staffing is an…
