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Jul 12

Unleashing the Power of Staffing Retention: A Game Changer for Healthcare IT Leaders

By Make Health IT Easier, Motivation

Unleashing the Power of Staffing Retention: A Game Changer for Healthcare IT Leaders

Introduction

The importance of staffing retention is not overstated in today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving healthcare landscape and post-pandemic period. Healthcare IT leaders face numerous challenges in attracting and retaining talented professionals who drive innovation, optimize systems, and enhance patient care. In this blog, we explore the critical role of staffing retention and discuss strategies that can empower healthcare IT leaders to build and sustain a high-performing team.

The Cost of High Turnover

Staff turnover can profoundly impact any organization, and healthcare IT is no exception. The costs associated with turnover extend far beyond recruitment and onboarding expenses. High turnover rates can disrupt workflow, lower morale, impede knowledge transfer, and compromise patient care. The estimated cost of replacing a single healthcare IT professional can range from 50 to 200 percent of their annual salary. Thus, investing in staffing retention becomes a priority and a financially prudent decision.

Key Factors Influencing Staffing Retention

Understanding the factors contributing to staffing retention is crucial for healthcare IT leaders looking to create an environment fostering employee loyalty and longevity. Here are some key factors to consider:

  1. Competitive Compensation: Offering competitive salaries and benefits packages is fundamental in attracting and retaining top talent. Healthcare IT leaders should stay updated on industry benchmarks and ensure their compensation packages align with market standards.
  2. Professional Growth Opportunities: Today’s professionals seek growth and development opportunities. Healthcare IT leaders should invest in training programs, continuing education, and certifications to help employees stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in healthcare IT.
  3. Work-Life Balance: Promoting work-life balance is essential for preventing burnout and enhancing employee satisfaction. Implementing flexible work arrangements, promoting wellness initiatives, and recognizing the importance of downtime can go a long way in fostering a healthy work environment.
  4. Recognition and Appreciation: Recognizing and appreciating employees’ contributions are powerful drivers of engagement and retention. Regularly acknowledging achievements, providing constructive feedback, and celebrating milestones can boost morale and reinforce a sense of value among team members.

Strategies for Staffing Retention Success

 

Now that we have identified key factors influencing staffing retention let’s explore some effective strategies that healthcare IT leaders can implement:

 

  1. Cultivate a Positive Organizational Culture: Establish a positive, inclusive culture that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and open communication. Encourage a supportive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute ideas.
  2. Provide Leadership and Mentorship: Strong leadership is pivotal in staff retention. Healthcare IT leaders should actively engage with their teams, provide mentorship opportunities, and demonstrate a genuine interest in their employee’s professional growth and success.
  3. Foster Career Progression: Create a clear career progression path for employees, highlighting opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization. Encourage cross-training and empower team members to take on new responsibilities, fostering a sense of ownership and accomplishment.
  4. Regular Feedback and Performance Evaluation: Establish a robust performance evaluation system that gives employees regular performance feedback, highlights improvement areas, and recognizes their accomplishments. Constructive feedback helps employees align their goals with organizational objectives.
  5. Enhance Employee Engagement: Engaged employees are likelier to stay committed to an organization. Implement initiatives such as team-building activities, social events, and employee recognition programs to foster a sense of belonging and increase engagement.

Conclusion

Staffing retention is a critical priority for healthcare IT leaders aiming to build a high-performing team and drive success in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare IT landscape. By understanding the factors influencing retention and implementing effective strategies, healthcare IT leaders can create an environment that attracts, retains, and nurtures top talent. Investing in staffing retention not only enhances the organization’s stability but also drives innovation, improves patient care, and positions healthcare IT leaders as industry pioneers. Let us embark on this journey together and unlock the true potential of our teams.

 

Jan 24

Paving the Way for Women in Health IT

By Make Health IT Easier, Motivation, Who is EHRC

EHR Concepts has been awarded a Bronze 2022 Stevie Award in the Women Run Workplace of the Year category, following a silver award in 2017 and a bronze in 2016. Much of the company’s success can be attributed to the small but mighty team of women leaders and talented individuals behind it who are committed to operating with the highest morality, ethics, and integrity. As someone who has remained emotionally invested in building up women from the inception of her career, April Reed, the Founder and CEO of EHR Concepts, has created a force in the industry built on determination, strong relationships, and woman leadership.  

On her list of many accomplishments are the contributions she has made to making health information technology (IT) easier. This year EHRC celebrates 15 years in business. It all began when April took her passion as a sought-after consultant for EHR implementations and training and founded her own consulting firm with just one other employee – her mom.  Now she has surrounded herself with a team of out-of-the-box thinkers, who are EHR trainers, implementers, optimizers, integrators, convertors, passionate tinkerers and women that truly understand the client’s challenges and provide solutions fit for their unique organization.

As a seasoned health IT expert April has harnessed her unique leadership style and knowledge of the healthcare industry to achieve the triple aim of better care, better outcomes and lower costs. April has proven her credibility with features in The Wall Street Journal, Inc., Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Business RadioX, and was a recipient of the Barack Obama Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by The Global Women Empowerment Foundation, following making it on the cover of Women of Wealth Magazine. Additionally, with her leadership, EHR Concepts has been recognized for being a great place to work by Best in Biz. 

“We want to positively impact our community, our industry, and the world around us. We believe each person holds a responsibility to be a conduit for positive change and we strive to support others in their endeavors. We discipline ourselves to implement change and have the strength to do so even if it’s beyond comfort levels.”

-April Reed, Founder and CEO of EHR Concepts

She shared this about the company culture, “Ask anyone on our team, ‘Why EHR Concepts?’ and the answer is the same – we are an open, honest, and fun-loving group. Yes, we solve our clients’ difficult technology challenges, implement, configure and optimize electronic health records software, train and increase EHR adoption, etc., but we do so in an open and collaborative environment, which is the cornerstone of every successful partnership.” The company strives every day to deliver no-nonsense, caring, personalized expert services to EHR users everywhere, successfully implementing complex EHR projects for the past 15 years.  

As April continues to be an inspiration to women everywhere, especially in the health IT space, she and the team at EHR Concepts desire to be defined by more than just success. “We want to positively impact our community, our industry, and the world around us. We believe each person holds a responsibility to be a conduit for positive change and we strive to support others in their endeavors. We discipline ourselves to implement change and have the strength to do so even if it’s beyond comfort levels.” 

EHR Concepts is a proud participant of the women-owned small business program through the Small Business Administration. Its eligibility has been certified by two separate independent organizations, the Women’s Business Enterprise (WBENC) and the National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC). 

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