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Personal Access
The web version of AcuStaf LMS allows employees to view Schedules, Benefits, Timesheets, Messages, Open and Available Shifts, and Self-schudule.
Open and Available Shifts
Optimizing staffing has never been more critical. AcuStaf LMS allows employees using teh Personal Access module to choose schedules based on personalized rules, and to request Open shifts to meet staffing needs while reducing overtime and agency costs.
Shift Requirements
Cost units can now create Shift Requirements - start and end time, skill level, hour label, and target number. These requirements are the basis for the Open and Available Shifts.
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Among its numerous achievements, AnMed Health, of
Anderson, SC, has been named a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical
ExcellenceTM
for two years in a row (2008-2009) by HealthGrades. AnMed Health has operates three inpatient
campuses with over 550 beds.
AnMed is dedicated to improving patient safety
through evidence based practice.
Clinical managers in the Ancillary and Nursing services use AcuStaf LMS
to make real-time staffing decisions to provide excellent patient care while
controlling staffing costs. Managers are
held accountable for staffing decisions based on reports from AcuStaf. An AcuStaf client for over 11 years, they
have just completed the upgrade to AcuStaf Web.
Each issue we will highlight a client
achievement. Please let us know how
AcuStaf LMS helps your organization obtain labor
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Issue: # 101
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October 2009
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Greetings!
Welcome to the October 2009 edition of the AcuStaf Newsletter. This newsletter is published bi-monthly to provide AcuStaf clients with current information regarding product development and application uses.
Please forward to other AcuStaf users in your organization. They can then join our mailing list and keep up to date on all software developments!
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Preparation for H1N1
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 How AcuStaf can help
Many of our clients have responded to decreasing admissions by reducing their FTE's. As the flu season approaches, their is a potential for a rapid upturn in admissions, at a time when your facility is at risk for increased sick calls. Here are some suggestions: - Use the Health Tracking screen to track seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccination, flu contraction, FIT test and mask size.
- Use hours labels to track sick self and family members, sick replacement, and caring for patients with H1N1.
- Determine which part-time and per diem employees are willing to increase their hours as needed.
- Are there recently retired or separated employees who would be willing to work per diem?
Your AcuStaf consultant can assist you with creating the necessary pick list entries, hour labels and reports. Please call 952-831-4122 x1 for more information.
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Staffing Legislation
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 New York and Texas Pass Staffing Bills
This Fall two more states will enact laws designed to
protect patients and improve hospital safety. New York (Bill No. S.3527) and Texas (Bill 476) have
joined the growing number of states that have turned to legislation as a safety
net for staffing issues. The intent is to involve nurses in the staffing
decisions, create transparency with the patient population, and improve patient
safety.
AHA Solutions has endorsed AcuStaf Labor Management System
as a complete labor management solution. Our robust staffing and
scheduling product reports on direct care hours by category, monitors overtime,
correlates staffing decisions to patient safety events, is real-time and
payroll accurate.
Please click on the attached link to read a white paper on
using AcuStaf Labor Management System to address staffing issues. Staffing White Paper
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AcuStaf software offers a complete labor management solution for the complex healthcare environment. The software is hosted so there is no upfront cost for servers. Our monthly service fee includes all interfaces. Knowledgeable consultants are available to configure the software to meet your needs. Please call for more information at 952-831-4122 x1.
Sincerely,
Rena Shahan, BSN, MBA
Senior Consultant
AcuStaf Software
www.AcuStafSoftware.com
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