Staffing hospitals safely and effectively every hour of the day is one of health care’s greatest challenges. An aging population and rising rates of complex conditions are driving increased demand for hospital care. At the same time, hospitals nationwide continue to face persistent workforce shortages.
Maryland hospitals and health systems have responded with a variety of strategies, giving caregivers a direct role in staffing decisions to align teams with patient needs and, at the same time, making long-term investments in their workforce.
This report offers a behind-the-scenes look at how team-based staffing decisions are made, the requirements that guide them, and the innovative strategies hospitals use to bolster safety, retention, and satisfaction.
MHA’s Caring Around the Clock: A Report on Clinical Staffing in Maryland Hospitals offers a clear look at clinical staffing in Maryland hospitals and the dedicated teams who provide care every hour of every day. This report highlights current staffing realities, ongoing challenges, and the efforts hospitals are making to ensure patients continue to receive safe, high-quality care across the state.