Mergers, reorganizations, and restructurings always take a toll on the workforce in any industry, but especially in healthcare. Periods of rapid change in an organization can leave staff feeling confused, anxious, and unsure about new responsibilities and reporting structures. However, in healthcare, there's an additional variable: patients. Robust change management processes are essential for CNOs to implement to help nurses, since they play such a large role in patient care in health systems. In this week’s lead story, let’s take a look at how CNOs can streamline change management processes. |