Washington’s Health Workforce Sentinel Network: Summary of Spring 2024 Findings
Abstract
High-Level Findings From Spring 2024
- Employers are increasingly reporting that they are creating their own training programs or are implementing models based on apprenticeships and mentorships to “grow their own” employees.
- Lower wage occupations, such as nursing assistants, medical assistants and dental assistants, are reported to be difficult to hire and retain due to wage competition and, in some cases, switching to a field other than healthcare.
- While the overall use of contract/travel workers has decreased since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, this strategy is still used by many Washington healthcare employers to fill staffing needs.
Authors:
Stubbs BA, Nguyen NH, Guenther GA, Skillman SM
Journal/Publisher:
Center for Health Workforce Studies, University of Washington
Edition:
Jun 2024.
Funder:
WA - Washington State Legislature
Documents:
Washington Health Workforce Sentinel Network Summary of Spring 2024 Findings
Citation:
Stubbs BA, Nguyen NH, Guenther GA, Skillman SM. Washington’s Health Workforce Sentinel Network: Summary of Spring 2024 Findings. Center for Health Workforce Studies, University of Washington. Jun 2024