News Report | April 16, 2021
Hospitals Face Persistent Staffing Shortages Due To Staff Burnout, Disengagement
Persistent staffing shortages due to burnout and staff disengagement are the most disruptive challenges facing hospitals, according to a survey of more than 500 health care organization executives. As of mid-November 2020, an average of 22% of all hospitals were experiencing staffing shortages. This percentage was as high as 35% in several states.
About 83% of the organizations projected shortages of nursing staff. About 30% projected physician shortages. About 14% projected shortages of leadership staff. Another 24% projected shortages for personnel other than physicians, nurses, and leadership staff.
The survey of executives found job engagement levels varied by role . . .