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(9/12) Employee Retention in Health Care: 4 Keys to Keep Your Best and Brightest

By Joanne Kaldy / September 12, 2019

Turnover and burnout are high for healthcare workers, according to data. Among some recent key findings:

  • Overall hospital turnover was 19.1% in 2018, an 18.2% increase over 2017.
  • Only about 57% of healthcare workers are engaged with their jobs.
  • 13% of healthcare employees are either actively disengaged or openly hostile.
  • 44% of nurses worry that patient care will suffer because they are tired.
  • Physician burnout adds about $4.6 billion a year to healthcare costs in the U.S.

Experts say there are a few steps healthcare organizational leaders can take to reduce stress and burnout and stop the revolving door of employees:

  • Recognize achievements.
  • Give workers a purpose.
  • Provider opportunities for employees to relax.
  • Create a positive culture.

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