How Ascension Living is balancing per diem flexibility with long-term workforce stability
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Flexible staffing can enhance agility, but without the right design, it can strain teams and budgets. In today's healthcare environment, leaders are increasingly pairing per diem staffing with centralized float pools and technology to optimize coverage, reduce administrative burden and support clinician well-being.
In this webinar, Erin Shadbolt, MSN, RN, CEO of Ascension Living, joins workforce strategy leaders to share how they're achieving scalable staffing models that preserve continuity of care, reduce administrative burden and enhance the clinician experience.
Whether you're navigating labor shortages or preparing for census surges, this session offers practical strategies to flex staffing without compromising team cohesion or financial stability.
Key learning points:
In this webinar, Erin Shadbolt, MSN, RN, CEO of Ascension Living, joins workforce strategy leaders to share how they're achieving scalable staffing models that preserve continuity of care, reduce administrative burden and enhance the clinician experience.
Whether you're navigating labor shortages or preparing for census surges, this session offers practical strategies to flex staffing without compromising team cohesion or financial stability.
Key learning points:
- Use per diem talent to meet surge demand without losing team culture
- Leverage technology and data-rich dashboards to reduce manual work and optimize staffing decisions
- Design staffing models that enhance clinician experience, reduce burnout and stabilize staffing
Presenters:
Erin Shadbolt
CEO, Ascension Living