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Labor and staffing needs will undoubtedly change as we move into 2021 on the heels of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

Tom Erb, President of TallAnn Resources, explains the mistakes most staffing firms make when responding to a crisis.

Maintaining flexibility in your clinical care, acting locally but thinking nationally, and utilizing a cutting-edge vendor management system such as Ringo, can help you successfully navigate the current healthcare staffing crisis.

Managing spend on locum tenens and other temporary medical labor is a critical concern for healthcare executives, especially during surges in demand for medical services.

As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold and change, we want to reaffirm that the health and safety of our colleagues, employees, clients and contract talent is the first priority for everyone at Ringo.

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) shortage is predicted to continue for several years, and is especially difficult for rural hospitals.

It’s possible to cut healthcare staffing costs while maintaining patient care. Recommendations include eliminating or limiting overtime, making more competent hires, reducing turnover, streamlining employee workflow, hiring temporary workers, and utilizing vendor management systems and other technologies.

The nation’s lack of nurses has been caused by scarce educational resources, a retiring workforce, aging population, overworked nurses, and an increase in career opportunities.