Hospitals often use contract labor, such as agency nurses or support staff, to fill staffing gaps. However, contract labor can be expensive and lead to inconsistent care. Pathstone can help analyze the use of contract labor and develop a cost-effective strategy. This may include examining staff availability, volume trends, and scheduling practices to find more efficient staffing options.
Pathstone will develop a comprehensive contract labor plan, working with operational stakeholders and contract labor suppliers to establish utilization protocols that utilize the lowest-cost staffing resources, through the creation of float pools and flexible staffing plans. Pathstone will also coordinate with other workforce and non-labor efforts to reduce contract labor costs.
