"We're trying to leverage technology as much as possible to automate workflows that probably don't add value, or that can take some of the load off that frontline nursing team and get them back to the passionate work that they do every day with our patients." — Erica DeBoer, RN, chief nursing officer, Sanford Health

Nearly 30% of healthcare workers are considering leaving their profession, says a Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation Survey, and that is on top of the critical staffing shortages that predate COVID-19.

For this week's lead story, I spoke with three healthcare leaders about ways they have chosen to offset workforce shortages and how they've been successful.

Stop Workforce Shortages: 3 Ways

As critical staffing shortages threaten patients' access to care, healthcare leaders share ways they are recruiting and retaining their employees.

Sentara CNO Discusses How to Lead a Resilient Workforce

Genemarie McGee, RN, BSN, MS, shares how she's helping to address nursing burnout and inspire resiliency at Sentara Healthcare and offers advice for future leaders.

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Rebuilding Nursing Quality and Safety

As hospitals and health systems regain solid ground after two years of constant pressure and overwhelm, nursing quality and safety are top of mind.

How to Reduce Hospital-Onset Clostridioides Difficile

After the first year of interventions at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, there was a 63% decrease in hospital-onset C. diff cases as compared to the two years prior.

UNM-Taos Achieves 100% National Nursing Licensure Exam Pass Rate for Fifth Year in a Row

The success rate exceeds state and national averages at a time of unprecedented nursing workforce need.

Investments in Hospital Security Are Top of Mind Following Mass Shootings

Two shootings on the same day at two hospitals leave some wondering if security investments are adequate.

Healthcare Professionals Can Counter COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation by Taking to Social Media

Trusted healthcare providers can use social media platforms to encourage factual dialogue to help address vaccine hesitancy, new study says.

Hundreds of New Inpatient Procedure Codes Finalized for FY 2023

CMS finalized the fiscal year (FY) 2023 inpatient procedure code set along with accompanying guidelines.

Health System and Hospital Peer Network Tackles Health Equity

Eight healthcare organizations are participating in a year-long program called the Advancing Equity Through Quality and Safety Peer Network.

Must Reads

Better sepsis outcomes connected to more RN hours, study finds — ACDIS
New loan program aimed at nursing shortage will create more student debt, won’t add new nurses this year — Mississippi Today
Requiring nurse OT could mean fines — Observer
Nurses and substance use: There’s help — Medium.com
Diseases suppressed during COVID are coming back in new and peculiar ways — CNBC

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Carol Davis
Nursing Editor