AUDIOCONFERENCE ON TAPE OR CD
Sponsored by Recruitment and Retention Monthly
presented on July 19, 2006
Sold! Online shifts bidding to staff nurses uses the eBay® auction model to:
- decrease dependence on contract labor
- increase staff morale and physician satisfaction
- improve recruitment and retention
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The eBay® auction model is no longer just a useful tactic to sell collectables and antiques; healthcare facilities across the country are turning to online bidding to fill every shift with qualified staff.
How does shift bidding work and can it work for me? What are the benefits? How is it working in other facilities? Is this the answer to combating the nursing shortage or a short term fix?
You need evidence-based data to evaluate the effectiveness of this cutting-edge staffing technique—that’s why this audioconference is your exclusive opportunity to listen to experts who have successfully implemented and maintained this new staffing program and gauge whether it’s right for your facility.
Through best practices and a case study, our speakers provide an in-depth look at how to successfully set up and sustain this type of program. They’ll also share outcomes data showing the positive financial and relational impact that online shift bidding has on an organization and its employees.
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the methodology behind online shift bidding
- Identify at least three measurable outcomes that indicate online shift bidding's positive effect on organizations
- Explain at least five best practices for successful online shift bidding
- Recognize how online shift bidding has changed the culture at a Texas-based hospital
AGENDA
- An overview of online shift bidding
- The benefits of online shift bidding
- ROI (e.g., lower turnover, lower vacancy, less use of contract RNs)
- Flexibility and autonomy for staff RNs
- How online shift-bidding supports a ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®* environment
- Shift from paper-based to Web-based methods
- A few words on vendor selection
- Best practices for successful online shift bidding
- Competencies for bidding
- Hourly v. bonus compensation
- Checks and balances for keeping all players honest and fair
- Policies and procedures
- Vendor selection process suggestions
- Case study: How online shift bidding has changed the culture at a Texas-based hospital
- How the program runs at Rio Grande Regional Hospital
- Checks and balances
- Challenges and solutions
- Hospital policies and procedures
- Question & answer session
FACULTY
Kenneth Dion, RN, MSN/MBA, is the Founder and CEO of Decision Critical located in Austin, TX. Mr. Dion's service to the healthcare industry spans 25 years and has always been focused on influencing the quality of patient care. His wide-ranging experience as a firefighter/paramedic, emergency room nurse, healthcare IT consultant, and healthcare management educator, have all served to deepen his understanding of the regulatory, educational, employment and budgetary challenges facing today's healthcare organizations. He holds Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.
Carol Heckenkemper, RN, CNOR, is the Director of Nursing Operations at Rio Grande Regional Hospital located in McAllen, TX.
BONUS MATERIALS
In addition to the expertise and advice presented during this audioconference, you'll also receive a slide presentation of the program materials and tools including:
- Policy/guideline templates
- Implementation schedule templates
These materials are provided with PDF links.
WHO SHOULD LISTEN?
- Chief Nursing Officers
- Nursing Directors
- Chief Financial Officers
- Staffing Coordinators
- Nurse Managers
- Retention Specialists
- DONs
- Directors of Staff Development
Purchase a tape or CD of the program and listen when you can. It's a perfect training tool for new staff or as a refresher for veteran staff.
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