The Benefits of Virtual Care for HealthCare Institutions

With many things pivoting to virtual during the pandemic, telehealth is a trend that is not going away and can have a few benefits for patients and organizations. Before the pandemic, less than 2% of visits were remote. Today, it is close to 25%. With this tendency not going anywhere, here are some of the positives.

Convenience    

People crave the flexibility of working remotely during the pandemic, and it is a habit that will remain in the long term. You want to meet people where they are at as an organization. They will be willing to try virtual health screens, too. People have lives they are juggling and need to manage. Avoiding a trip and spending less time on their appointment will appeal to many individuals. This could benefit rural patients who lack access to quality health care, too. Logging on and off is easy. Just be prepared ahead of time.    

See More Patients     

Organizations can benefit from seeing more people during the day. Even if it can be physically and psychologically draining, back-to-back meetings online can be more efficient. A practice will be able to work with others. No more waiting for a physical space to be available to see someone. This could enhance productivity in your office. Visiting more patients can help those in need.     

Truly Beneficial  

Some have expressed concerns that this is medically beneficial and not a way to cut corners. According to the American Medical Association, around 70% of a patient's medical issues do not demand an in-person doctor visit and can be monitored virtually. People worried about telehealth appointments should be reassured that they are effective even if the doctor and patient are not in the same room. With fewer people needing to visit the hospital physically, healthcare professionals could focus on their work in the office and have a team function remotely to see patients.    

Technology Improves    

As virtual care makes technological progress, health care providers can lean into technology more over time. One thing that can be managed online today is observing hypertension and diabetes. It is anticipated that people may have their temperature by looking into a camera! Technology will continue to advance, and healthcare providers will complete more tasks and provide more patient care online.   

Has your organization considered the possibilities of a remote workforce? We have been hiring remote workers for many of our clients to meet this new demand. Since 1988, WSi has provided Colorado institutions with the best, most qualified staff. Speak to an account manager today. 

The Four Recruiting Trends We Expect to Stay for 2022

The yearning to “return to normal” will not look the same everywhere. This fact is accurate with recruiting and procurement proceedings. The height of the pandemic was a season when people had to adapt and be flexible. Organizations are assessing what worked and what didn’t. When pandemic era practices became more efficient, organizations should be open-minded enough to change how they implement processes. Here are some hiring trends that we expect will be more long term:

Video conferencing is the norm...   

In-person interviewing will change at least with an initial screening process and second-round interviews. Remote interviewing saves time and money with traveling for candidates as well as employees. If you have ever been to an online conference, you can watch sessions back-to-back instead of running around a convention hall. For employers, accessing more information by re-playing the interview helps to consider positive and negative moments. Doing so highlights the personality over the resume.   

But, be mindful of how to use it   

Avoid leaning too heavily on video, a tool that could be misused. Automation may be convenient for you, but being inauthentic comes at a human cost. Video is ideal for recording dialogue, but don’t make a candidate record their answers for you. It makes candidates anxious, and many don’t want to hear the voice which increases insecurity. You need candidates to remain confident during their job search as well. This is wooden and inauthentic and tells the candidate they won’t be treated like a human if it starts this way. More meaningful connections with candidates are something we will maintain. 

Focus on Candidate Needs   

Employers have their goals and vision, but organizations must cater to the talent especially now more than ever. Companies need people and must meet them where they are. It is a candidate market right now and not ideal for employers. Keep this in mind with building your teams and implementing company culture. Consider the flexibility of a work/life balance, competitive wages, unique benefits, special social events, and other ways to show that you care.  

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion   

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a topic that is not going away. More than a trendy concept, DEI provides confidence to all employees to show up each day without hesitation of being themselves. These policies promote increased commitment, productivity, and collaboration that indirectly helps increase revenue and improve retention. Being accessible to all employees despite age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or marital status is vital.   

Hiring Per Project   

Project-based work is an accelerating trend. Demand can ebb and flow, and it will likely be the norm moving forward. Hiring on a temporary or project basis is an increasing trend. This depends on the boom or bust needs of various industries. Healthcare is more stable than most industries, but pandemic-related emergencies have increased demand as well.   

Since WSi has recruited talent starting in 1988, WSi has had the experience to place top talent at recognizable institutions. We consider these upcoming trends with our thorough hiring process. If you are looking for your next position reach out for your staffing needs.