The health workforce is a vital part of our health care delivery system. To meet the health care needs of the population, it is essential to have a workforce that is well-trained, adequately staffed, and diverse. However, even in this post-pandemic era, significant challenges remain. This introduction to a special collection of papers in Health…
This webinar examines the role of community pharmacy teams in healthcare and public health, highlighting emerging evidence about the community pharmacy workforce. Attendees gain firsthand insights from a community pharmacy owner, who shares their experiences on the frontline, discussing key drivers of innovation and the challenges faced by their team. The session also provides practical…
This webinar featured experts from the field, including individuals in academia, research firms, non-profits, and government organizations. Students at all stages and early career job seekers participated in a relaxed conversation, gaining valuable insights into career development in this dynamic field. This was a virtual meeting and was not recorded.
Vertical integration involves Community Health Centers (CHCs) partnering with hospitals or joining Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to improve care coordination, especially for Medicaid and uninsured patients. In this webinar, we discuss key trends in integration, its implications for workforce staffing, and its mixed impacts on patient outcomes.
Effective health workforce analysis requires a wide range of data and information. Many federal agencies collect data which can be used for health workforce analysis, however, identifying the most appropriate data sources to address a specific nursing workforce issue can be challenging. This article examines 18 federal data sources relevant to nursing workforce analysis. Researchers…
While much is known about clinician burnout and associated challenges in the work environment, less is known about the role of psychological safety as a protective factor. This webinar discusses clinicians’ experiences with and without psychological safety at work and how it influences their experience of vocation.
The HWRCs’ 2024 Annual Report captures the work conducted by the federally-funded HWRCs throughout the past year. Research studies highlight the continued impact of COVID-19 on the health workforce, including topics such as burnout, telehealth, staffing trends and turnover, and strategies to recruit and retain health workers.
The National Dementia Workforce Study, sponsored by the NIH National Institute on Aging, is conducting the first large-scale annual surveys of the US dementia care workforce. This webinar introduces the survey data and other related data sources that researchers can use to explore key questions about the dementia care workforce and its influence on care…
To meet rising demand and ensure that all individuals have access to timely and adequate care, a sufficient number of health professionals is necessary. A diverse and well-distributed workforce ensures that health care services are accessible in all geographic areas, including underserved rural and urban communities. This chartbook uses data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education…
Our most recent oral health webinar discussed the state-to-state variability in dental hygiene (DH) scope of practice (SOP) and the impacts of DH SOP on access to care. This webinar explores best practices for community-based DH services in Oregon and Minnesota—both states that support a broad SOP for hygienists.
