We’re only one month into summer, and it’s already a scorcher. While many of us are headed to the beach or the pool to cool down, MedPro Healthcare Staffing SVP for Workforce Solutions, Dan Barren, is turning up the heat on staffing solutions. Barren recently attended ONL’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Newport, Rhode Island, where he connected with managers and directors in search of a better provider experience. “There is a lot of frustration out there,” said Barren. “Many of these mid-sized facilities aren’t getting the quality staffing they need.” Although staffing levels are normalizing, facilities’ needs for a robust clinical workforce solution have never been more critical.
Achieving Balance
Barren reasoned the answer wasn’t necessarily more or reduced staffing but rightsized staffing. Achieving the correct balance of skilled professionals is essential to maintaining high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. “A solution that includes domestic and foreign-trained clinicians offers a long-term approach to stabilizing a workforce,” said Barren. “Incorporating a strong conversion plan into your clinical workforce solution can significantly enhance your staffing strategy. The right partner can help you achieve your conversion goals through a custom-designed solution that seamlessly transitions temporary staff into full-time roles,” said Barren, resulting in stability and increased employee satisfaction. Nurse-led MedPro understands the nuances of clinical staffing and can craft a solution specific to each facility’s needs.
Additionally, Barren found that many hospitals were dealing with several shortcomings with their current provider, including a lack of customer service and dedication, quality of talent, staffing gaps, and the absence of a strategy aligned with internal stakeholders.
The MedPro Healthcare Difference
- Partnership Model: Our talent specialists pioneered a unique contract labor system to help you achieve economies of scale.
- Industry Leader
- Integrated Solution
- Comprehensive Candidate Selection
- Tailored Solutions
- Nurse-Driven Excellence
- Professional and Clinical Quality Assurance
- Diligent Credentialing & Compliance
Barren said attendees were highly receptive to MedPro’s message, and he’s been in touch with several contacts since the conference to see how MedPro can assist with their staffing needs. The next stop on Barren’s summer tour is the HFMA Region 8 Mid-America Summer Institute in Omaha in August. Be sure to stop by the MedPro booth and say “hi” if you plan on attending.