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Learn how to build a nurse float pool in 4 steps - and enhance hospital operations with staffing flexibility, reduced costs, and higher nurse retention.

AI-powered predictive analytics can enable better allocation of staff and resources, ultimately improving patient care and helping hospitals save money.

An on-demand nurse staffing model offers numerous benefits, like cost savings, improved patient care, & better nurse retention. Learn more about this model!

Listen to a panel of health system nurse leaders for a discussion on how to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today: nurse retention.

Dr. Brian Weirich shares insights on generative AI, real-time data collection, and emerging innovations like real-time location systems (RTLS) and smart rooms.

Dr. Josh Wymer shares his vision in transforming legacy systems to empower nurses and modernize healthcare, while advocating for more collaborative leadership.

KLAS Research flagged Works as an emerging solution due to the prevalence of clinician burnout and Works potential to reduce clinician fatigue and attrition.

Dr. Tiffany Murdock shares her visionary strategies for revolutionizing nursing practice from virtual nursing innovations to cutting-edge workforce initiatives.

Dr. McDonnell shares her career journey, highlighting her experience in transforming nursing leadership and supporting second and third career nurses.

Dr. Brad Jordan shares his people-first leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of transparency, honesty, and being present with the team.

The market dynamics necessitating nursing innovation, effective approaches for monitoring and scaling care delivery pilots, and the crucial role of CNEs.

Dr. Jennifer Shull shares strategies for engaging frontline nurses, creating a supportive work environment, and challenging traditional paradigms in healthcare.

Dr. Darius Love shares his visionary approach to healthcare delivery, highlighting how virtual care models serve as an extension of in-person teams.

Patches Seeley shares the impact of professional transitions on nurse leaders and insights on the evolving role of technology.

Dr. Amy Wilson shares her insights on workforce redesign and the strategic integration of technology to enhance nurse autonomy and reduce administrative burden.

Trusted Health recognized for impact on supporting and advancing nurses’ careers.

Dr. April Tinsley talks about the critical role of nurse leaders in empowering nurses to work at the top of their licenses, offering valuable perspectives.

Dr. Janice Walker offers practical steps for involving nurses in processes that impact patient safety, workforce engagement, and nursing quality.

Joe Squire shares how he uses data analytics to improve healthcare outcomes, including significantly reducing cardiac surgery mortality rates.

Revenue growth and customer success demonstrate health systems’ commitment to bolstering permanent staff by creating workforce flexibility.

Dr. Betty Jo Rocchio recounts how implementing AI-powered automation into Mercy's nursing workforce system yielded incredible results across the board.

Read the key insights from 13 dynamic nurse leaders that guested on our podcast. We boil down actionable concepts for Leading the Self, Others & more!

AI is transforming the nurse staffing industry & the healthcare industry as a whole. Learn how to leverage AI for your healthcare facility with our guide.

Dr. Michael Jones shares his strategies for managing change, building resilient teams & leveraging data to improve patient outcomes in our finale episode.

Johnna Smith shares her strategies for engaging & developing the nursing workforce through creative & inclusive idea generation & multidisciplinary teamwork.

Former VP of enterprise patient safety at CVS Health, Anne Louise Puopolo, shares insights into medical malpractice and the importance of peer support programs.

Dr. Maurice "Mo" Brownlee shares his approach to healthcare, which reimagines patient care environments as comforting, home-like spaces. Listen to the episode!

One CNO took a 13-week travel assignment to gain insights into what nurses are really up against today. See what she learned by watching this webinar!

Explore Dr. Brooke Baldwin’s leadership journey at Oregon Health & listen to her strategic vision for nursing, professional growth, and workforce challenges.

2 nurse informaticists from Mercy Health explain the importance of strategic workforce planning & technological innovation in transforming health care delivery.

With nearly 25 years of nursing leadership, Dr. Harding explains the power of empathy & storytelling in shaping patient experiences and healthcare culture.

Dr. Michael P. Carey, Jr. shares insights on overcoming ethical challenges & the role of education in preparing nurses for an AI-enhanced healthcare workplace.

Dr. Tracy Gosselin highlights the complexities of healthcare through the lens of the Quintuple Aim framework, balancing quality, safety, and other crucial aims.

Dr. Joni Watson & Dr. Tara Kinard explore the profound impact of personal wellness on professional effectiveness in this episode of the Handoff Podcast.

Dr. Joni Watson & Dr. Nick Escobedo delve into strategies for fostering leadership skills, the importance of self-reflection, and embracing vulnerability.

Join Dr. Joni Watson & Dr. Kelly Larrabee-Robke as they discuss how embracing innovation, communication & tech transforms healthcare leadership & care delivery.

Trusted Health’s survey of 500+ frontline nurses identifies lack of schedule control & predictability as barriers to sustaining a long-term nursing career.

Hear how nurse executives are addressing continuous nurse staffing challenges, as well as insights from a recent survey of 500 nurses on their top needs.

Explore the remarkable journey of a leader who turned staffing challenges into opportunities for success in the post-COVID era. Read about Becky Kahn's journey!

Dr. Dani speaks with Jeff Doucette, SVP & Chief Nursing Officer at Press Ganey, about how resilience can be used by leaders to support the front-line.

Dr. Dani speaks with Dr. Dana Womack, healthcare informatics consultant, about the power of harnessing ambient data, resilience engineering & adaptive capacity.

Dr. Angela DiDonato joins Dr. Dani to discuss preparing APRNs, nurse legislation & advocacy, and planning for & supporting career mobility for nurses. Listen!

Hear from real Mercy nurses & stakeholders about the unmatched flexibility offered by Works. Watch our video to learn more about this workforce transformation!

Meet Christina Owens, a labor & delivery nurse, mom, & entrepreneur. Learn how Works allows her unmatched flexibility for her busy schedule!

Sarah Gray & Chelsea Rolfes join Dr. Dani to discuss their career transitions, learnings, & perspectives on the future of nursing. Listen now!

Karlene Kerfoot & Ali Morin join Dr. Dani to discuss their work with AONL to prepare leaders for digital transformation & the challenges of technology today.

Healthcare is facing a workforce crisis of rising costs, burnout & turnover. Gladys Campbell & Dr. Dani Bowie discuss how health systems can face the crisis.

Desi McCue joins Dr. Dani to discuss workplace violence, nurse staffing laws, pathway to leadership, and the impact of professional organizations on her career.

Nancy Blake joins Dr. Dani to discuss key components of leadership, healthy work environments, and navigating transformation. Listen now!

Kasey Paulus joins Dr. Dani to discuss new care delivery models, developing a workforce for those new models, and the importance of employee well-being.

Ajay Gupta joins Dr. Dani to discuss quantum computing, the role of AI in healthcare & how innovation courage can propel us to achieve the change we need.

Rosanne Raso joins Dr. Dani to discuss the core concepts of a culture of inquiry & the key differences between being fearless & fearing less in leadership.

Nanne Finis, Chief Nurse Executive of UKG, joins to discuss digital transformation in nursing & technology competencies for nurse executives. Listen now!

Dr. Rose Sherman joins to discuss the nursing shortage, alternative mindsets for nursing leaders, & team-based care, which is the focus of her recent book.

Is your nursing float pool underperforming? Here’s what your nursing leadership and staffing office can do to turn things around.

In this webinar, Works reviews the technology & strategies that have enabled Mercy to build a comprehensive clinical workforce management approach. Watch now!

Credentialing vendors helps protect patient safety and reduce risk. Learn how vendor credentialing benefits healthcare organizations & patients.

A VMS is a software platform that automates & streamlines the management of vendor relationships, contracts, performance and compliance. Learn more here!

In this guide, we break down the pros & cons of centralized vs decentralized staffing, and scheduling & working to design the best model for an organization.

Optimally fill open shifts & control costs with Works’ AI-powered dynamic shift pricing. Learn more now.

Jackie Ward, Senior VP & CNO at Texas Children's Hospital (TCH), shares her insights on developing & supporting a strong nursing workforce. Listen now!

In this episode, Dr. Kristin Shelley joins to share her experiences with workforce flexibility, international nurses, & technology in healthcare. Listen now!

In this episode, Dani speaks with Bryan Sisk about Memorial Hermann Health System's transformative work in the healthcare industry. Listen now!

In this episode, Brian Weirich shares his thoughts on the future of nursing & how technology will improve the overall healthcare experience. Listen now!

In this episode, we explore the potential impact of nurses entering the political arena & the unique characteristics they bring to the table. Listen now!

We reveal 3 actionable tips & pitfalls for nurse leaders, pulled from trends from an industry-leading peer group & results from a workforce flexibility survey.

Rudy Jackson, Vice President & CNO of UW Health, joins to discuss the challenge of providing flexibility to nursing staff while also meeting patients' needs.

Aries Limbaga, CEO of Rancho Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, joins to discuss his career journey & the importance of flexibility in nursing. Listen now!

In this podcast, Brighid Gannon & Pritma Dhillon-Chattha discuss Lavender, a mental health practice that was launched in 45 days during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rex Lomboy joins to discuss the Integrated Resource Center's mission to put people in the right place at the right time, easing the way for nursing leaders.

Gladys Campbell joins to discuss the nurse workforce, how to get to the root of workforce-related issues & how nurses can increase flexibility & specialization.

Brie Sandow, the COO & CNO for St. Luke's Health Meridian Medical Center, discusses the need to focus on data & experts to best determine scheduling & staffing.

Dani Bowie, the new host of The Handoff, speaks to Daniel Hudson about Jefferson Health's SEAL team, a group of nurses who work across the clinical enterprise.

Contingent & travel healthcare labor will be utilized by facilities. It's critical to ensure their experience in the workplace is positive & productive.

Mercy used Trusted Health Works to decrease agency spend & grow internal gig nurses. Watch this webinar to learn more about the future of nursing flexibility.

Bonnie Clipper, nurse futurist and thought leader, shares her thoughts on what the contemporary nurse leader looks like.

Director of Patient Care Services for Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks, Nichole Persing, shares how training for an Ironman helped during early COVID.

Healthcare and leadership consultant Joni Watson shares the inspiration and process behind her approach to transformational nurse leadership.

Defense Health Chief Health Information Officer Josh Wymer does a deep dive into the eight essential nurse leader competencies.

Trusted Health recently sponsored the Becker’s 10th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable. Learn about the key insights & takeaways for the nursing industry.

Healthcare consultant Judy Kunisch gives us a deep dive on value-based payments and how they intersect with nursing.

Leading healthcare recruiter Krista Whiting shares her thoughts on the current hiring market. and what both sides need to do to succeed.

ICU nurse and entrepreneur Mel Cortez shares her vision for creating a safer, more secure workplace for nurses and other healthcare workers.

Regional Director for Operations and Nursing Professional Practice at KP Hawaii Rayne Soriano chats with Dr. Nurse Dan about his career.

To meet the demands of the modern healthcare workforce, the composition employed by health systems must change & facilities must be more creative.

The changing landscape of healthcare staffing requires stakeholders to closely evaluate different staffing solutions. Learn 4 key things to consider.

More hospitals are managing their own contingent labor force. Learn why and how self-managing your contingent workforce can help your hospital.

Trying to determine if an MSP is right for your healthcare facility? Learn more about using MSPs to manage a contingent healthcare workforce.

We explore what’s driving rising labor cost trends & how healthcare leaders can leverage technology to improve financial performance without compromising care.

Forecasting hiring needs for healthcare is one of the most difficult challenges healthcare leaders face. Learn what’s needed for effective forecasting.

Build a resilient workforce to reduce short staffing and optimize staffing costs with strategic integration of contingent nurses.

In order for leaders to adapt & evolve to meet the needs of clinicians & patients, we must study these & disenthrall ourselves from the ways of the past.

Something nurses will never get used to is the mental, emotional & physical toll of working on a chronically understaffed unit. Learn more from a nurse's POV.

Nurse engagement isn’t about longevity or tenure; it’s about nurses feeling vital to the mission. We provide meaningful strategies to engage your nursing staff.

Nurse turnover is at an all-time high: learn about what’s driving these rates, the cost of nurse turnover & what healthcare facilities can do to turn the tide.

Nurse burnout is pervasive, and it is a crisis. Read to learn what causes nurse burnout, its impact & what healthcare facilities can do to curb burnout.

Learn about some flexible workforce programs not associated with travel that health systems can implement, and by how you can take steps to make them effective.

Learn about the causes and effects of short staffing in nursing and how to improve it to ensure your facility is adequately staffed. 

Mercy uses Works by Trusted to transform its workforce and enable new levels of flexibility, as well as to attract and retain the next generation of nurses.

With automated technology and innovative incentive programs, health systems can change the game to better manage costs, while ensuring quality patient care.