It’s a common scenario within inpatient facilities: a bed huddle convenes and breaks with the realization that certain units do not have the staff they need for the patients that are being assigned.

Often, it does the opposite. This is where the contingency approach in management offers a more realistic lens. Rather than promoting a single “best” way to lead, it starts from a simpler truth: ...

The landscape has drastically changed when it comes to nurse staffing for hospitals, and the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a surge in the use of travel nurses. While contingent labor has been ...

Learn how to prepare for potential negative events with contingency planning. Discover strategies for risks like natural ...

In the human resources world, I’ve observed that many leaders use their experience and intuition as decision-making guides. There’s a time and place for relying on experience and intuition, but solely ...