Travel Nursing COVID-19 Resources
Fastaff's Resources for the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic brought with it many unknowns, particularly in the healthcare industry. Facility leaders quickly learned that having an emergency nurse staffing strategy in place is vital. And often concurrently, strategies for the re-opening of operating rooms and surgery centers for elective procedures.
Having a steady partner during times of uncertainty is essential. As experts in crisis management, Fastaff is a pioneer and industry leader in Rapid Response travel nursing. Fastaff sends experienced, critical care RNs in ten days or less during emergencies. During the Coronavirus outbreak, the Ebola outbreak in 2014, numerous hurricanes and annual flu spikes, Fastaff has had nurses on the ground in 24-48 hours.
Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities
Emergency Staffing Plan Checklist
As the winter months loom, anticipated overlap of COVID-19 and Influenza have hospital administrators and healthcare experts concerned. Kathy Kohnke…
Five Things Hospitals Can Do To Prepare For Flu Season During a Pandemic
As the winter months loom, anticipated overlap of COVID-19 and Influenza have hospital administrators and healthcare experts concerned. The U.S. will likely face both healthcare crisis at the same time, and hospitals should plan for all potential scenarios. Kathy Kohnke, Fastaff Senior Vice President of Client Services, provides the five most important protocols hospitals should enlist to prepare for new challenges in meeting healthcare demand should these two diseases cross paths.
COVID-19 Staffing Planning Webinar
During the coronavirus pandemic, hurricanes and flu spikes, Fastaff has had nurses on the ground in 24-48 hours. Preparing for a public health emergency can be complicated, but achievable when you partner with Fastaff Travel Nursing. Fastaff sends experienced, critical care RNs in ten days or less during emergencies. Learn how and other effective coronavirus staffing strategies in out emergency preparedness webinar below.
Emergency Preparedness Whitepaper
Does your hospital have a detailed staffing plan in the event of an emergency? Preparing for the “what if” can be complicated, but one thing remains certain – nurses are an essential component of emergency preparedness and disaster response. Read our detailed white paper, Emergency Preparedness – Is Nurse Staffing the Weakest Link, to discover the benefits of a staffing insurance policy in the wake of a public health event (PHE), including several example case studies.
Fastaff Executive Interviews on COVID Response
COVID Response: Q and A with US Nursing Vice President, Christie Potter
As the winter months loom, anticipated overlap of COVID-19 and Influenza have hospital administrators and healthcare experts concerned. Kathy Kohnke…
Q and A with Kathy Kohnke, Fastaff Senior Vice President of Client Services
With more than 17 years of experience as a former buyer of hospital contract labor, Kathy Kohnke understands the importance of having a comprehensive emergency management plan ready to activate. Kohnke currently builds staffing strategies for hospital clients nationwide as Fastaff’s senior vice president of client services. She’s ready to be your trusted partner in contingency planning.
Q and A with Fastaff CEO Bart Valdez
COVID Response: Q and A with Karen Fountain, Fastaff Director of Clinical Services
As the winter months loom, anticipated overlap of COVID-19 and Influenza have hospital administrators and healthcare experts concerned. Kathy Kohnke…
