Skip to footer Health system operations Health networks Ep. 225: Addressing healthcare workforce challenges Listen time: 23:34 by Dick Flanigan | Nate Shinagawa, FACHE Published on 11/19/2021 Cerner · Ep. 225: Addressing healthcare workforce challenges Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Pandora Podcasts | Spotify In this episode, Dick Flanigan, senior vice president, Cerner, is joined by Nate Shinagawa, FACHE, chief operating officer, Banner Ocotillo Medical Center. They discuss healthcare workforce trends and how organizations can implement strategies around retention, clinician burnout and more. Notable quotes “Throughout the pandemic, we’ve had to work on the fly. Our agility has increased manyfold.” – Nate Shinagawa “Our servant-leadership mentality has sustained us and helped with our staff retention and engagement.” – Nate Shinagawa “Organizations need upfront investment in staff to create reliable virtual health systems. Overall, the challenge is upscaling quickly and finding the people you need for all these additional solutions.” – Nate Shinagawa Tune in to hear Nate answer these questions: What workforce challenges are you facing and how are you managing the current environment? (1:38) How are you handling talent recruitment and retention? (7:49) How does a focus on diversity, inclusion and equity help with staffing challenges? (13:39) How does executive engagement impact overall workplace culture and clinician well-being? (17:03) Is the healthcare workforce ready to meet the demand for virtual and home-based healthcare? (20:21) To learn more about how Cerner can help health organizations with workforce management, visit https://www.cerner.com/solutions/workforce-management. More like this: 5 healthcare trends rounding out 2021 – 4-minute read Managing COVID-19 operational challenges in health care – 4-minute read Authors Dick Flanigan Senior vice president and Cerner brand ambassador Cerner Nate Shinagawa, FACHE Chief operating officer Banner Ocotillo Medical Center Ep. 224: What does it take to be a real-time health system? Lisa Gulker | 11/17/2021 In this episode, Bob Robke, vice president, real-time health system and clinical products, Cerner, is joined by Lisa Gulker, senior director, health system operations and clinical surveillance, Cerner. They discuss COVID-19’s impact on how health system leaders use real-time and predictive data and the challenges of managing scarce and expensive resources to address growing health needs. 5 elements of a successful learning strategy Darren Nipper | 10/20/2021 Prioritizing a robust learning strategy is essential to ensure end users are comfortable with the electronic health record (EHR), efficient in their workflows and spending as much time as possible caring for patients. In this blog, we’ll share five elements to consider as you work to develop a data-driven, end-to-end learning approach for your organization. Value-based care strategies for financial resiliency Dave Friederichs | 8/16/2021 As some provider organizations look to the future amid a continued battle with COVID-19, it’s tempting to plan for tomorrow using the model of the past – fee-for-service. But as nice as it sounds to go “back to normal,” there’s no normal to go back to. Company About Us Perspectives Our Podcast Contact Us Events uCern uLearn Support CODE Cookie Policy Privacy Security Certified Health IT Investor Relations Terms of Use Newsroom Social Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook Instagram Region Selector United States Copyright © 2021 Cerner Corporation. All Rights Reserved. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie Policy Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies