Addressing Clinical Staffing Shortages in Healthcare: The Crucial Role of IT Investment

The following is a guest article by Doug McDonald, Director of Technology in the Office of the CTO at Extreme Networks In healthcare, clinical staffing shortages can significantly impact the quality of patient care and the overall efficiency of healthcare organizations. With an aging population and a rising demand for healthcare services, it is an increasing challenge for healthcare organizations to attract and retain enough qualified clinical staff. Further, the cost of clinical staffing can significantly impact healthcare organizations’ budgets, which can limit their ability to invest in other areas. However, investing in IT solutions can help healthcare organizations address some of the challenges of clinical staffing shortages. By prioritizing network infrastructure and adopting more connected technology, healthcare organizations can optimize clinical workflows, reduce administrative burdens and enhance communication and collaboration among clinical staff. Here are some of the ways that IT investment can help address clinical staffing shortages: Increasing Clinical Productivity with Advanced Healthcare Applications and AI Advanced healthcare applications such as Electronic Health Records (EHRs), telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring can help healthcare organizations optimize clinical workflows and reduce the administrative burden on clinical staff. By automating routine tasks such as appointment scheduling, billing, and documentation, clinical staff can spend ...
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