Practice tip of the week: Limiting staff turnover
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed.
With this in mind, the tip of the week is a chance to reflect on some of the wisdom found all across the site. In this February 2022 story on solving practice staff turnover, Lisa Hedges gives this tip:
Hybrid-telemedicine options and flex hours are viable options for medical staff
According to employees working at practices that adopted new measures to combat burnout, flexible work hours and increased paid time off were the most helpful measures taken by employers. A hybrid-telemedicine approach—from physicians to techs—is a great option and can be implemented quickly with the right tools.
Employers need to bring relief to their staff as soon as possible, especially if they are already facing an unsatisfactory work environment. Other considerations include reducing practice hours of operations, which can make it easier for employees to work with an already reduced number of staff.
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