How to Better Motivate Nurses and Cut Costs

Yesterday, Karen Minich-Pourshadi, Senior Editor for HealthLeaders Media, published a fascinating piece that discussed innovative ways for hospital systems to cut costs while motivating their nursing workforce. Ms. Minich-Pourshadi recommends that hospitals take a cue from airline companies and utilize a point system, similar to 'travel miles', that rewards nurses for covering their colleagues shifts or providing exemplary care. The case study presented by Ms. Minich-Pourshadi demonstrates how hospitals are looking at other industries to solve some of their workforce issues that previously was viewed as unfeasible.

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