Staffing Grids
Staffing grids are planning tools that assign the appropriate amount of staff to care for the number of patients on the unit. Effective staffing grids support care guidelines and productivity by integrating with budget, hiring plans, and scheduling systems. Using historical census data to estimate staffing grid FTE performance increases the likelihood of success.
Float Pool Management
Many organizations implement float pools to help cover unexpected gaps in schedules, but without a thoughtful approach and proper planning, they routinely fail – sometimes costing their organizations millions per month in avoidable spend with no end in sight. Customize float pool design based on your organization’s unique resource demands.
Daily Productivity
Top performing hospital leaders are always searching for innovative ways to reduce the cost of healthcare without adversely impacting care and services provided. Labor spend constitutes over half of total hospital expenses and is widely considered the most controllable expense. Daily productivity management can help hospitals reduce expenses without having to furlough or lay off staff members.
Benchmarking
Labor benchmarks are commonly used in healthcare to inform leaders about opportunities to gain efficiencies. However, we often see leaders incorrectly use benchmark as a management tool. Completing an in-depth departmental review and developing an action plan BEFORE a target change is made ensures that the chosen improvement goal is attainable, and the department leader is setup for success.