# Nurse Staffing * **Definition:** The process of determining and managing the appropriate number of nurses required to provide care for patients, which can vary based on factors such as budget, patient acuity, and staff responsibilities, and is critical for ensuring quality patient outcomes and operational efficiency in healthcare settings. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Nurse Staffing ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Nurse Staffing**, for healthcare technology leaders * 3.6K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**The National Institute of Nursing Research Is in Jeopardy**](https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/115767) | [[Medpage Today]] | | 5/23/2025 | [**Nurses at 3 California hospitals strike for 1 day**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hr/nurses-at-3-california-hospitals-strike-for-1-day/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Healthcare Staffing Archives - HealthTech Magazines**](https://www.healthtechmagazines.com/category/healthcare-staffing/) | [[Health Tech Magazines]] | | 4/24/2025 | [**Why Hospitals Trust Global MedTeam's Cost-Effective Approach to International Nurse Recruitment**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/why-hospitals-trust-global-medteams-cost-effective-approach-to-international-nurse-recruitment/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**How Leveraging Information for Action can Build a More Sustainable Healthcare System**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/how-leveraging-information-for-action-can-build-a-more-sustainable-healthcare-system/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**Texas Court Strikes Down Key Portions of Biden-Era Rule Imposing Minimum Nurse Staffing Requirements at Nursing Homes**](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/texas-court-strikes-down-key-portions-5517892/) | [[JD Supra]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**5 Steps for Creating A Better Healthcare Breakroom to Boost Nurse Morale and Retention**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/nursing/5-steps-for-creating-a-better-healthcare-breakroom-to-boost-nurse-morale-and-retention/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**900 Northwell hospital nurses to strike**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hr/900-northwell-hospital-nurses-to-strike.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Study finds better nurse staffing lowers C-section rates**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01-nurse-staffing-lowers-section.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Adequate nurse staffing linked to lower C-section rates**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250129/Adequate-nurse-staffing-linked-to-lower-C-section-rates.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 1/14/2025 | [**Nurse staffing lags at hospitals with more Black patients: Study**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/nursing/nurse-staffing-suffers-at-hospitals-with-more-black-patients-study.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/14/2025 | [**Hospitals that serve more Black patients have poorer nurse staffing, study finds**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01-hospitals-black-patients-poorer-nurse.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 1/8/2025 | [**Nurse staffing in 2025: 4 systems' top areas of focus**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/nursing/nurse-staffing-in-2025-4-systems-top-areas-of-focus.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 12/31/2024 | [**Nurses licensed out-of-state will soon be able to work in Mass. What does that mean for healthcare?**](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/cno/nurses-licensed-out-state-will-soon-be-able-work-mass-what-does-mean-healthcare) | [[HealthLeaders Media]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**The Exec: Essential Elements of Success in Rural Medicine - HealthLeaders Media**](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/cmo/exec-essential-elements-success-rural-medicine) | [[HealthLeaders Media]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**Nurses at Prime Healthcare hospital OK labor deal: 4 things to know**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hr/nurses-at-prime-healthcare-hospital-ok-labor-deal-4-things-to-know.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 12/6/2024 | [**In the Push to Close Nurse Staffing Gaps, the Math Points to Diversifying Support**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/12/06/in-the-push-to-close-nurse-staffing-gaps-the-math-points-to-diversifying-support/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 12/2/2024 | [**The Rise and Promise of Technology in Home Health - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/innovation/the-rise-and-promise-of-technology-in-home-health.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**6 children's hospitals leading in AI**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/6-childrens-hospitals-leading-ai.html?target=_blank) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 9/18/2024 | [**Surgical Directions Introduces Merlin Nurse Staffing Module - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/surgical-directions-introduces-merlin-nurse-staffing-module-revolutionizing-or-staffing-with-predictive-analytics-302251032.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/9/2024 | [**So, What About Nurse Staffing Ratios? - HealthLeaders Media**](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/cno/so-what-about-nurse-staffing-ratios) | [[HealthLeaders Media]] | | 3/29/2023 | [**Lawmakers to reintroduce federal nurse staffing ratio bill**](https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/federal-nurse-staffing-ratios-bill-reintroduced/646426/) | [[Healthcare Dive]] | | 5/9/2022 | [**Nurse Staffing Think Tank Develops Toolkit to Address Staffing Crisis**](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/nurse-staffing-think-tank-develops-toolkit-address-staffing-crisis) | [[HealthLeaders Media]] | | 4/3/2022 | [**Connecting compliance and HR to tackle the nurse staffing crisis**](https://www.healthcaredive.com/spons/connecting-compliance-and-hr-to-tackle-the-nurse-staffing-crisis/620944/) | [[Healthcare Dive]] | | 9/4/2018 | [**Do Nurse Staffing Ratios Work? New Research Says No.**](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/do-nurse-staffing-ratios-work-new-research-says-no) | [[HealthLeaders Media]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Jackson Nurse Professionals**: A staffing firm connecting healthcare facilities with qualified nurses, enhancing service delivery and recruitment. - **Nursa**: A nationwide platform connecting nurses with healthcare facilities, focusing on flexible staffing solutions. - **Minnesota Nurses Association**: Advocates for nurse staffing standards and condemned Allina Health's staffing changes. - **University of Pennsylvania**: Conducted studies highlighting the impact of nurse staffing on patient outcomes. - **Global MedTeam**: Offers ethical international nurse recruitment solutions to address staffing shortages. - **Rauland**: Recognized for its clinical communication and workflow solutions, enhancing nurse staffing and patient care. - **Surgical Directions**: A healthcare technology company that launched the Merlin Nurse Staffing module to enhance operational efficiency and staff satisfaction in surgical services. - **Avera Health**: A healthcare organization emphasizing nurse staffing through collaborations with nursing schools and residency programs. - **AMN Healthcare Services**: A healthcare staffing company that provides nurse and allied solutions, reporting significant revenue changes and focusing on staffing needs. - **QGenda**: A healthcare workforce management solutions provider that appointed a VP to enhance staffing and operations. - **Northwell Health**: A major healthcare provider in New York, facing labor disputes related to nurse staffing and compensation. - **Allina Health**: A healthcare system that has reduced elective surgery schedules and nurse hours due to staffing challenges. - **ShiftMed**: A workforce management platform focused on optimizing staffing in healthcare through intelligent routing and integration. - **Epic**: A healthcare technology company that developed a platform to predict nurse staffing needs and patient lengths of stay. - **GE HealthCare**: Partnering with AMN Healthcare to address the shortage of radiologic technologists. - **Novant Health**: Advocates for creativity in recruitment and retention strategies, including expanded nurse residency programs. - **Trusted Health**: A labor marketplace for healthcare professionals that connects nurses to travel job opportunities and provides workforce management solutions. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Nursa and Healthcare Facilities**: Nursa's platform facilitates real-time connections between nurses and facilities needing temporary staffing. - **Rochester General Hospital**: Partnering with nursing schools to build internal nursing staff and reduce reliance on staffing agencies. - **GE HealthCare and AMN Healthcare**: Addressing the shortage of radiologic technologists through workforce solutions and training. - **Avera Health and Nursing Schools**: Collaboration to improve nurse retention and skill development through nursing residencies. - **VSee Health and Tele911**: Partnered to leverage telehealth technology to address emergency room overcrowding and EMS staffing challenges. - **Microsoft and Mass General Brigham**: Collaborating to enhance AI in medical imaging, which may indirectly support nursing staffing through improved workflows. - **KarmaCheck and symplr**: Integration to streamline the hiring process for healthcare staffing firms. - **Valer and Clearwave**: Partnership to automate patient intake processes, reducing staffing burdens. - **Northwestern Medicine and Qventus**: Collaborating to implement an AI assistant aimed at reducing administrative workload for healthcare staff. - **Litehouse Health and BurstIQ**: Collaborated to launch Litehouse Beacon, an AI-powered staffing platform designed to enhance clinician experience and optimize staffing. - **Maxwell Healthcare Associates and Levo**: Strategic partnership to enhance workforce management and employee engagement. - **NextGen Healthcare and OSIS**: Strengthened their partnership to support Federally Qualified Health Centers in optimizing technology for better patient outcomes. - **Emerson Hospital**: Partnered with local high schools to create pathways for aspiring healthcare professionals. - **GQR Life Sciences and Nebula**: Formed a strategic partnership to enhance workforce solutions in the biopharma industry using AI-powered talent acquisition tools. - **Keck School of Medicine and Ryght Research Network**: Focused on improving clinical trial efficiency using AI technology. - **Andor Health**: Expanding its AI-powered virtual care platform through partnerships and customer acquisitions to improve healthcare delivery. - **Becker's Healthcare and UC San Diego**: Collaborated to compile a list of leading children's hospitals pioneering AI usage in healthcare. - **Microsoft with Mass General Brigham and University of Wisconsin**: Collaborating to enhance radiology through generative AI, improving efficiency and patient care. - **Atrium Health**: Developed a digital payment platform with Epic to transition away from paper billing. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Nursa's Flexible Staffing Model**: Offers a platform for per diem staffing, allowing nurses to choose shifts while providing healthcare facilities with quick access to qualified professionals. - **Merlin Nurse Staffing Module**: Utilizes predictive analytics for real-time staffing insights, aiming to improve operational efficiency and reduce nurse burnout. - **Minimum Staffing Mandates**: Oregon and other states are implementing laws to enforce minimum nurse staffing levels. - **Nurse Staffing Prediction Tool**: Epic's platform analyzes hospital capacity and historical data to forecast staffing needs. - **Team-Based Care Models**: Innovative staffing models are being introduced to improve care delivery and address nursing challenges. - **Virtual Nursing Programs**: Implemented by hospitals like Providence Alaska Medical Center to manage tasks amid staffing shortages. - **AI Integration in Staffing**: Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting AI technologies to enhance efficiency and address staffing shortages, despite concerns from nursing professionals. - **Virtual Nursing**: The adoption of virtual nursing practices is being explored to address staffing shortages and enhance patient care. - **Nursesmart**: A next-generation vendor management system launched by CHG Healthcare to enhance nurse staffing efficiency and transparency. - **AI in Nurse Staffing**: Human-centric AI is being integrated into healthcare to enhance patient monitoring and reduce nurse burnout, facilitating timely interventions. - **Nursa Survey**: Revealed trends among nurses preferring flexible work arrangements, highlighting the appeal of per diem roles. - **AI Integration**: AI tools are being integrated into nursing workflows to assist with tasks like patient monitoring and clinical decision-making, potentially alleviating staffing pressures. - **Long-term Workforce Strategies**: Healthcare leaders are shifting focus from short-term recruitment incentives to long-term strategies for nurse engagement and retention. - **Mental Health Resources for Nurses**: There is a growing focus on providing mental health support and training for nursing staff to enhance resilience. - **Predictive Technologies**: Health systems are expected to adopt advanced predictive technologies for staffing resource allocation to address ongoing shortages. - **AI in Staffing**: The integration of AI and machine learning in healthcare is expected to optimize resource allocation and improve staffing efficiency. - **Oracle Healthcare Talent Network**: Aims to streamline hiring processes and adapt to fluctuating staffing demands. - **Telehealth and Remote Monitoring**: Technologies like telehealth and remote patient monitoring are being utilized to alleviate the workload on nurses and improve patient management. - **AI-Driven Automation**: Healthcare leaders are increasingly adopting AI and automation to address staffing challenges and improve operational efficiency. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Nurse Staffing Shortages**: Despite improvements in pay and benefits, 84% of hospitals still face nurse staffing shortages, highlighting ongoing recruitment and retention challenges. - **Impact of Staffing Levels on Patient Outcomes**: Studies indicate that inadequate nurse staffing correlates with increased mortality and complications. - **Nursing Shortage**: Approximately 60% of healthcare facilities report difficulties in staffing adequately, with a projected shortage of 195,400 nurses by 2031. - **Staffing Shortages**: Healthcare facilities face significant staffing shortages, particularly in nursing roles, exacerbated by the pandemic. - **Nurse Burnout**: High patient-to-nurse ratios and burnout are prevalent, leading to calls for improved staffing levels and support for nurses. - **Staffing Ratios and Patient Safety**: Debates continue over mandated nurse-to-patient ratios, with studies showing mixed results on their impact on patient outcomes. - **Disparities in Staffing**: Research indicates that hospitals serving higher percentages of Black patients have worse nurse staffing levels, raising concerns about health equity. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Nursing homes face scrutiny over staffing levels, with new regulations mandating adequate nurse presence to improve patient care. - **Nursing Shortages**: The U.S. healthcare system faces a potential shortfall of up to 450,000 nurses due to burnout and dissatisfaction. - **Financial Pressures**: Healthcare organizations face challenges in managing labor costs while ensuring adequate staffing levels. - **Staff Burnout**: High levels of burnout among healthcare workers are exacerbating staffing shortages and impacting patient care. - **Burnout and Retention**: Concerns regarding burnout among healthcare staff leading to increased turnover and staffing challenges. - **Integration of Virtual Nursing**: Nurses are raising alarms about the potential negative impacts of virtual nursing programs on patient safety and nurse-to-patient ratios. - **Concerns Over Virtual Nursing**: Nurses worry that virtual nursing may compromise patient safety and increase workloads. ## Related Topics [[Staffing]]; [[Nurse Recruitment]]; [[Nursing Shortage]]; [[Staffing Issues]]; [[Staffing Challenges]]; [[Staffing Shortages]]