August 16, 2017
New Sentinel Network findings reveal statewide health workforce trends and shortages
The latest findings about health workforce needs around the state are available on
the Washington Health Workforce Sentinel
Network website. Educational institutions,
health care organizations and state and local policy makers are using these data
for planning.
Sentinel
Network findings from the spring survey include:
- Registered nurses and medical assistants were among occupations
with exceptionally long vacancies in all regions of Washington.
- Rural employers reported difficulty recruiting multiple
occupations.
- More training in the use of electronic health records and health
information technology, as well as customer service skills, is needed in many settings.
- High turnover rates in behavioral/mental health facilities are increasing
workforce demand.
These are just a few of the
findings from the Sentinel Network. Go to www.wasentinelnetwork.org to learn more about the Sentinel Network and explore more details about health
workforce needs across the state.
The next opportunity for health care industry
representatives to submit workforce needs to the Washington Health Workforce
Sentinel Network will be in early September.
If you haven’t already registered, please visit www.wasentinelnetwork.org and click "Register Now." Make sure
your information is included in the next survey round. It only takes a few minutes to complete the workforce survey. You
will be reminded when the next data submission opportunity is open.
Washington’s
Sentinel Network is a collaboration of the Washington Workforce Board and the University
of Washington’s Center for Health Workforce Studies, with funding through the
Healthier Washington initiative.
Questions?
E-mail: healthworkforce@wasentinelnetwork.org
Phone: 206 543-9797
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