Change Package Strategy 2: Recruiting and Retaining Quality Staff
A quality-driven nursing home identifies and develops great talent, in whatever discipline they serve, by setting high expectations and fostering an affirming culture. It recruits and hires qualified caring staff that fits its mission, values and culture; then, cultivates longevity through a supportive work environment. Staff members at every level feel that their primary purpose is to provide quality care to the residents.
Strategy 2: Recruit and Retain Quality Staff from the National Nursing Home Change Package focuses on this best practice. To accomplish this, nursing homes are provided four change concepts:
2a. Hire only the best fit for your organization.
2b. Welcome new staff; make them part of the team.
2c. Set high expectations; support success.
2d. Give the best staff a reason to stay.
Together, strategies, change concepts and action items are designed to lead to improvement.
For example, to implement Change 2d: Give the best staff reason to stay, you can
- Look for ways to support the financial well-being of staff.
- Provide opportunities for flexible schedules.
- Make sure the schedule is distributed well in advance.
These sound like no-brainers, but consider that when the staffs basic needs are met, they are able to perform at their best. Is your facility meeting its staff’s basic needs?
Go here to download the change package for more detail and action items.
Learn more about how atom Alliance is helping nursing homes in Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennesse implement Change Package Strategy 2.
