HSA 6108
Contemporary Article 3
The article I chose was written by the American Hospital Association on September 26,
2023. It discusses 6 strategic non salary methods to maximum nurse retention, specifically in
leadership roles. An important factor when implementing a successful strategic business plan is
keeping patients happy but also keeping those that treat the patients happy. Without employees or
nurses, there would be an influx of physician burnout and underserved patients seeking medical
care. According to a 2022 study, employed nurses most appreciated
health benefits, incentive
bonuses, performance incentives, retirement plans with matching funds and paid time off.
Besides this, flexible scheduling and flexible time-off benefits were highly ranked. Flexible time-
off benefits include leadership sabbatical or family leave. Nurses in this survey also also stressed
the need for
sub
sidized or free training programs, formal recognition programs, peer-support
programs and well-being spaces like tranquility rooms.
Studies have shown that nurse manager turnover costs can be greatly reduced through
implementing these programs. Nurse managers have 24/7 accountability and a lot more
responsibility than an entry level nurse. The 4 ways the article suggested to supplement this
reward program was to 1. Develop and career advancement opportunities, 2. Offer tuition
reimbursed programs for nurses to invest in their career development, 3. Provide mentorship via
clinical and external and 4. Offer mental health days or work at home days to support nurse
managers.
These programs and methods described by the article would greatly increase the
satisfaction of overworked nurse managers. All successful healthcare businesses need to have
happy and satisfied employees, especially nurse managers, to greatly impact patient satisfaction.
https://www.aha.org/aha-center-health-innovation-market-scan/2023-09-26-6-ways-build-
rewards-strategy-retain-nurse-managers
