The COVID-19 pandemic has created excessive pressure on the country's healthcare system, with many facilities and patients impacted by staff shortages and caregiver burnout.
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(70)Using the Past to Guide the Future: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
Cross Country Healthcare President and CEO Kevin Clark on how healthcare leaders and professionals can use lessons learned from the pandemic to move forward with intention.
Fortifying Your Culture of Care During COVID
As the COVID pandemic continues, having a strong culture of care is more important than ever. Here are methods for building a culture of care within your organization with patients and families, providers and staff, and the greater community top of mind.
COVID-19 and Seasonal Flu: Preparing for a Potential Perfect Storm
Healthcare leaders are faced with difficult decisions heading into this flu season, which has been predicted to be a severe one.
Why Nurse Practitioners Can Be Your Secret Weapon During the Delta Surge
Nurse practitioners continue to play a critical role in the battle against COVID. From their extensive clinical skillsets to crisis management and leadership capabilities, here’s what makes NPs so valuable for healthcare organization.
Delta Variant-Related Surge Exacerbates Strain On Hospital Financial Recovery
The height of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic left little unchanged in its wake. However, for hospitals and the healthcare system, it brought significant challenges operationally, emotionally, and financially.
A Behavioral Health Pandemic Remains In The U.S.
Health experts across the country are sounding the alarm, that we are in the middle of a mental health pandemic. Depression cases are increasing, showing rates have tripled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finding the Balance: Planning for COVID Surges and Recoveries
Healthcare leaders can counteract the uncertainty dealt by the pandemic by planning for both COVID surges and recoveries. Strategic planning with these trends in mind can help.
Delta Variant: Support For Your Surge Capacity Planning
A number of factors are contributing to the urgent need for healthcare organizations to aggressively plan for potential surge capacity in their facilities during the coming months.
American Hospital Association Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Education Campaign
Recently, the American Hospital Association (AHA) launched a campaign to address vaccine hesitation and add credibility to COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
