How UAB Hospital is applying dynamic, tech-based strategies for a stronger workforce

Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

Clinical and administrative staff shortages have fueled expensive and unsustainable labor strategies, burdened staff and left hospitals with too few resources. To realize a stronger workforce in 2024, leaders at innovative organizations — like University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital — are using technology and data to optimize staffing decisions, improve fill rates, reduce turnover and boost patient safety and quality.

In this live session, you'll learn how UAB Hospital, a 1,157-licensed-bed hospital and major center for clinical research, has leveraged analytics and scheduling technology since 2019 to improve staffing and operational outcomes.

Learning points:

Challenges UAB Hospital has faced
How the organization executed a data-driven workforce strategy
Practical applications of data, forecasting and analytics that supported the hospital's improvements

Presenters:

Tammy Montgomery

Sr. Director Clinical Operations, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Leora Westbrook

President, Workforce Optimization Solutions, AMN Healthcare

Meghan Molitor

Executive Advisor, AMN Healthcare