Operational and design strategies for a reduced workforce.
In response to continuing workforce shortages, healthcare financial executives should encourage workflow processes and facility designs that promote staff productivity. The physical layout of care-delivery areas can affect efficiency. Facility planners should investigate opportunities to improve efficiency through consolidation of functions. Adequate staff amenities and support space can foster increased staff satisfaction and thus lead to higher retention and recruitment rates.
Breslin
Paul T
PT
Bristol Group Mitretek, Lexington, Mass., USA. paul.breslin@mitretek.org
Gale
Sharon O'Meara
SO
Weitzner
Wendy M
WM
D004526:Efficiency; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital / Q000379:methods*; D006280:Health Workforce / Q000639:trends; D006749:Hospital Design and Construction / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D017146:Models, Organizational; D020415:Personnel Downsizing; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014481:United States