El Camino Health Tackles Nurse Shortage with Innovative Support Systems
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
El Camino Health, a leading healthcare provider in Silicon Valley, is addressing critical challenges within the nursing profession, including high turnover, an aging workforce, and increased patient complexity. As the number of new nurses declines and workplace conditions worsen due to violence and mental health issues, the institution has implemented support mechanisms such as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program and nurse retention specialists. However, the shortage of experienced preceptors undermines these efforts, as their dual role in patient care and training can lead to burnout. To mitigate these issues, El Camino Health has adopted Elemeno Health's microlearning platform, which offers targeted, easily accessible resources to aid in the training and support of nurses, particularly in high-demand areas.
