Work Your Way: Addressing Nursing Staffing Challenges through Alternative Staffing Programs

July 12, 2023

Addressing the nursing staffing shortage has been one of the most pressing issues for health care systems in the aftermath of COVID-19. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, there is strain on both ends of the spectrum of nurses, with a significant proportion of the nursing workforce approaching retirement as well as a high volume of nurses leaving the profession under the age of 35. This webinar explores creative staffing solutions Allegheny Health Network has implemented in an effort to address some of the common reasons nurses consider leaving the profession: work-life balance, pay, and schedule flexibility.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about an approach for meeting the lifestyle needs of a wide range of nurses
• Discuss the impact of implementing alternative staffing programs on retention and employee engagement
• Review the progress of staffing initiatives and evaluate lessons learned