acuity-based staffing Archives

CNOs and CFOs partner to reap benefits of acuity-based staffing

September 21, 2017

How 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 system

July 5, 2017

Nursing 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 numbers

September 7, 2016

For 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 staffing

September 7, 2016

In 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 staffing

November 1, 2016

In 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…