Clinical Scorecard: Assessing the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Nursing Workforce Availability and Compensation
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target Population
Hospital nurses, including both staff and travel nurses.
Care Setting
Key Highlights
Unrestricted reimbursement for travel nurses can lead to excessive reliance on contract labor, impacting long-term staffing stability.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Implement relief funds to address staffing shortages while considering their long-term effects, including strategies for sustainable workforce development.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Nurses working in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding the relationship between nurse labor market dynamics and pandemic severity.
Clinical Best Practices
Incorporate behavioral responses of nurses into staffing models.
Utilize historical epidemiological data to inform workforce decisions.
Balance immediate staffing needs with long-term workforce sustainability.
Regularly assess nurse mental health to inform staffing models.
