Name
03. Innovating Hospital Staff Dynamics: Smart Solutions for Workforce Renewal
Date & Time
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Speakers
Julie Gauderman, DNAP, APRN, CRNA, FAANA, Associate Director, Assistant Professor, Graduate Program in Nurse Anesthesiology, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
John Doulis, MD, MBBS, Grad.DIP, Vice President, Data Services and Technology Innovation, HCA Healthcare
Naydu Lucas, DNP, CPC, ELI-MP, Nurse Executive, Independent Consultant
Michele Szkolnicki, MEd, BSN, RN, FACHE, FACMPE, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
John Doulis, MD, MBBS, Grad.DIP, Vice President, Data Services and Technology Innovation, HCA Healthcare
Naydu Lucas, DNP, CPC, ELI-MP, Nurse Executive, Independent Consultant
Michele Szkolnicki, MEd, BSN, RN, FACHE, FACMPE, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center



Description
The Innovating Hospital Staff Dynamics: Smart Solutions for Workforce Renewal panel will delve into the latest strategies for revitalizing healthcare workforces in response to evolving industry needs. Panelists will discuss innovations in staffing models, including flexible scheduling, task optimization, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing burnout. Best practices for leveraging technology to support workforce management, from AI-driven scheduling tools to virtual care solutions, will also be explored. Attendees will gain valuable insights on building a resilient, adaptable workforce while ensuring a sustainable and high-performing hospital environment.
Location Name
Grand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Scott King, Writer and Event Specialist, Becker's Healthcare