Workforce

Longer hours and relentless workloads are among reasons that are contributing to a decline in GPs in Australia, but virtual healthcare can help confront these issues.

"To keep the number of existing providers, we have to keep them happy and mentally healthy," an expert from a telepsychiatry practice says.

The healthcare industry experienced a monumental shift in conversations surrounding mental health, which led to healthcare authorities in Singapore placing heavier emphasis on mental health advocacy in providing support for junior healthcare staff.

April Kapu, DNP, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, digs into the nursing shortage today and talks about where health IT can benefit – and hurt – nurses in their day-to-day routine.

Successful healthcare chief information officers know that engaging stakeholders, setting direction and creating a positive culture are essential tasks. How they approach them is what matters.

Dr. Carlos Ferrando, head of surgical and trauma ICU at the Hospital Clinic Barcelona, says that the change needs the promotion of collaboration, confidence and generosity.

Joel Ray, CNO at UNC Rex Health describes the extent of the nursing shortage, the consequences of the being understaffed, and how technology can help.

Data science helps support digital transformation and enhances the patient experience, says Tammy Kwiatkoski, director of clinical informatics at HIMSS, who discusses the importance of nurse informaticians in healthcare.

He will be replaced by his son-in-law and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare general manager Brad Porter.

Georgi Chaltikyan, MD, professor and head of digital health at Deggendorf Institute of Technology explains the importance of streamlining and coordinating efforts to build a technology workforce with international cooperation.