Leveraging TAs for Staffing Optimization: Cost Reduction and Increased Patient Access

Learning Approach: Process Improvement

Problem Statement: Limited patient access due to staffing shortages and inefficient workflows necessitates leveraging TAs to optimize patient flow, care coordination, reduce readmissions, and enhance the patient experience.

Methodology: Using Lean Six Sigma and Agile methodologies, improving workflow efficiency, allowing nurse navigators to focus on complex patients, and indicating improved staff satisfaction.Implementation: Enhanced TA roles leverage the implementation of an evidence-based care coordination model.

Results/Impact: Patient encounters rose 20%, saving $6,000 monthly due to lower TA costs vs. RNs. Strongly agree - TA confidence rose 14.3 percentage points on a Likert scale after training.

Speakers

Jenny Bernard, DNP MBA MSN APN-BC

Director of Community Health Quality Improvement - HMH

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  • HQ Best Practice Tools On-Demand
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