Premier: 5 Effects on Clinical Labor Since Pre-pandemic 2019

1. Clinical labor costs are up by an average of 8% per patient day.
2. Overtime hours are up 52%.
3. The use of agency and temporary labor is up 132% for full-time workers.
4. The use of agency and temporary labor is up 131% for part-time workers.
5. The annual rate of turnover in key departments like Emergency, ICU, and Nursing has increased from 18% to 30%.

Notes: Compared to a pre-pandemic baseline period in 2019
Source: Premier, October 6, 2021
Source URL: https://www.premierinc.com/newsroom/blog/pinc-ai-data-shows-...

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