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Creating a Resilient Workforce

with Technology

Burnout. A term used so frequently that we can become
desensitized to its meaning and its repercussions for the
healthcare industry. COVID-19 intensified burnout and
turnover, further straining the already limited supply of
nurses, leaving many organizations scrambling to find
staff.
In July 2019, the Joint Commission issued a prophetic
article in their monthly newsletter, addressing burnout and
calling on organizations to combat burnout with resilience.
What they shared is one of the tenets on which Matchwell
was built. Programs are needed to not only grow resilient
nurses but to design resilient organizations. Workforce
innovation, with a focus on controlling labor costs, is para-
BY BREE BECKER,
mount for hospital systems. It is time to stop throwing
MSN, FNP-C,
money at band-aid solutions for the nursing shortage and
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protect our greatest commodity, nurses, by leveraging tech-
nology as a strategy for nurse and organizational resilience.
What is the connection between resilience and technol-
Isn’t it time for an independent expert opinion ogy? Autonomy. Staffing is based on an old model with numerous rules like restrictions
on your malpractice insurance coverage? (such as conversion fees), and commands (like exclusivity to one company). In this
model, there is no place for clinician or organizational autonomy. A middleman decides
what jobs the clinician has access to with little to no input from the organization. It’s a
Not all policies are created equally. There are many factors to consider when
shopping for your malpractice insurance – proper liability limits, tails, triggers, transactional model that costs hospitals millions of dollars. A 2020 NSI report disclosed
that eliminating only 20 RN travel positions saves organizations an average of
retroactive coverage, regulatory and cyber protection, purchasing programs... the
options are daunting, and the wrong fit can be disastrous to your practice. $3,084,000.
Matchwell is a cloud-based marketplace that recruits and pre-qualifies clinicians
interested in long-term contracts or per diem shifts without the use of agency.
As independent agents specializing in malpractice insurance placement, we are strong
enough within the malpractice insurance marketplace to fully and competently ne- Clinicians get more control of their schedules and their desired pay rate. Facilities have
unlimited access to expanding pools of pre-vetted clinicians with a simple monthly sub-
gotiate the best coverage and pricing for you with the top insurers in the state.
scription and no buyout fees. Full autonomy.
Call Danna-Gracey at 800.966.2120 for a no-obligation Providing clinicians with autonomy is not a cure-all for industry staffing ailments but
assessment of your current malpractice insurance a step towards a new type of workforce- one that has the efficiency and empowerment
policy. Your practice is worth it. they deserve. Pair the right model with the technology to enable it, and we can combat
burnout together. Access and autonomy for clinicians and organizations builds the
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VITAS® Healthcare Invites

Daughters and Sons to Celebrate

Memories at a National Mother’s

Day Bereavement Event

Mother’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate motherhood and honor the moth-
ers and mother figures in our lives. Daughters and sons who are missing their
mothers this year are invited to join VITAS Healthcare for the “Remembering
Our Mothers” virtual memorial event.
• Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 6 pm ET / 5 pm CT / 3 pm PT
• Friday, May 7, 2021 at 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT / 11 am PT
Accessible safely from home via phone or videoconference, the event pro-
vides an opportunity to honor all mothers and mother figures who live on in
spirit and memory around Mother’s Day.
This year’s program will feature special presentations by renowned grief spe-
cialists, talented musicians, heartfelt and inspirational readings, and time dedi-
cated to sharing treasured memories.
“Losing a mother is an emotional experience nearly everyone will face, yet
knowing that intellectually doesn’t make it any easier to cope with the absence
of such an important figure—especially during a holiday dedicated to mother-
hood,” said Diane Deese, vice president of community affairs for VITAS. “Our
virtual event offers guidance and support for those struggling to navigate the
death of their mother or mother figure, and it serves as an outlet for the com-
plex emotions, treasured memories and personal experiences that accompany
grief.”
“Remembering Our Mothers: Daughters and Sons Celebrate Memories” is
open and free to the public. Interested individuals can register for either of the
hour-long events and provide a loved one’s name for commemoration at
VITAS.com/MothersDay. A link and call-in number for accessing the event via
video or phone will be made available upon registration.

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