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EP458: A Really Unexpected Consideration for Solving Staffing Shortages That Impact Access and Care Quality That Is Based on a Ton of Evidence, With Komal Bajaj, MD
Dec 12, 2024
Dr. Komal Bajaj, an OB-GYN and chief quality officer for Bronx hospitals, shares groundbreaking insights into addressing healthcare staffing shortages. She discusses the surprising link between cultural alignment and staff retention, emphasizing that healthcare workers are motivated by delivering sustainable, high-quality care. Dr. Bajaj highlights eco-friendly practices and their financial benefits, while also connecting environmental sustainability to improved patient outcomes. The conversation stresses the importance of trust in leadership to reduce burnout and foster a supportive healthcare culture.
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- Cultural alignment within healthcare organizations fosters trust, enhances retention, and mitigates staffing shortages by aligning values between employees and leadership.
- Emphasizing planet-friendly care and environmental sustainability in healthcare practices not only attracts talent but also reinforces employee purpose and morale.
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Understanding Staffing Shortages
Staffing shortages in healthcare are creating a crisis that affects clinical leaders, clinicians, plan sponsors, and ultimately patients. With reports indicating that a significant percentage of doctors are considering leaving clinical practice, it's clear that traditional solutions like monetary incentives are insufficient. A study highlighted that over 100,000 clinical healthcare workers are projected to be short by 2028, compounding issues related to patient access and care quality. As trust in leadership erodes—with only 23 percent of clinicians believing their organization acts in their best interest—addressing these shortages requires a deeper understanding of their root causes.
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