National Healthcare HR Professional Week is dedicated to recognizing human resources professionals in health care organizations throughout the nation for their important role across the continuum of care. This year, more than ever, as the Nation faces a healthcare human resource staffing crisis, SixSEED Partners wants to give a shout out to these often unsung heroes.
The article, “Healthcare Workforce Shortages to Likely Continue for Next Few Years,” published this January in Healthcare Exec Intelligence, explains that “Researchers surveyed 20,665 healthcare workers at 124 institutions between July 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. The researchers examined worker intentions to reduce hours or resign from their position and their fear of viral exposure or transmission, anxiety or depression related to COVID-19, work overload, and burnout. The survey results showed that the intention to reduce hours within 12 months was highest among nursing staff, physicians, and advanced practice providers (APP). The rates were lowest among clerical staff (13.6%) and administrators (6.8%). Healthcare HR professionals often bear the accountability for having to co-design strategies to recruit, develop and retain healthcare workers. As with many support departments, when they do their job well, other departments are celebrated. When they don’t or there are unfulfilled needs, they get the blame.”
As a former Healthcare HR Professional, I want to thank my fellow colleagues for their dedication; perseverance, and creativity in building and re-building our workforce. – Joy Goldman
