OSF HealthCare is one of several health systems launching a virtual nursing program aimed at improving nurse workflows and addressing workforce shortages.
Monday, September 18, 2023
 

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"We were seeing that a lot of our nurses [were dealing with] a heavy workload. We decided that we would try anything we could do to better support the staff that we have." — Kelly George, vice president of performance improvement, OSF HealthCare.

When OSF HealthCare encountered problems hiring nurses for its med-surg units, executives decided to launch a virtual nursing program to fill the gaps and improve nurse morale and efficiency.

For this week's lead story, Eric Wicklund, HealthLeaders' innovation editor, examines how OSF HealthCare is one of several health systems launching a virtual nursing program aimed at improving nurse workflows and addressing workforce shortages.
 

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Carol Davis
Nursing Editor