Health system Cottage Hospital has partnered with ShiftMed, a provider of on-demand workforce technology, to introduce flexible working opportunities for healthcare professionals (HCPs) in New Hampshire, US.
The partnership will also help the health system to enhance its staffing capabilities.
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This collaboration marks Cottage Hospital as the first health system in the state to provide on-demand work options for local nurses through ShiftMed’s platform and its network of credentialed HCPs.
Cottage Hospital president and CEO Holly A McCormack said: “We are committed to improving the health of both our community and workforce by delivering accessible, compassionate, and high-quality care.
“This partnership not only allows us to elevate the care we provide to our patients, but also empowers us to prioritise the well-being of our staff while welcoming local nurses on a per diem basis.”
The initiative will allow local nurses to take control of their schedules by picking up per diem shifts at Cottage Hospital.
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By GlobalDataThis flexibility is expected to benefit full-time employees as well, offering them the chance to take time off, thus reducing overtime and minimising the risk of burnout.
The approach is designed to promote a better work-life balance, prevent staff fatigue, and ultimately improve the quality of patient care.
ShiftMed CEO and founder Todd Walrath said: “We’re excited to partner with Cottage Hospital and bring our workforce technology platform to New Hampshire.
“This collaboration reflects Cottage Hospital’s dedication to the health and well-being of its community. The flexibility offered by ShiftMed extends beyond supporting full-time and on-demand staff—it ultimately enhances patient outcomes and the overall experience.”
ShiftMed’s Workforce Management Platform enables healthcare institutions, including hospital networks, to decrease expenses by enhancing the efficiency of shift scheduling.
The platform smartly directs the distribution of work to in-house staff and readily available reserve groups, thereby cutting down on the need for external contract labour.
