The lessons we learned from the demands of the pandemic led to enhanced healthcare talent solutions for our clients and providers. Here are five lessons learned that will endure into the future.

<h3>
  The greatest lesson we learned from the pandemic? It was time for a system
  update.
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<p>
  Many of the tried-and-true methods we had developed, refined and relied on for
  success in healthcare staffing needed a reboot. The demands of the pandemic
  ultimately led to various process improvements, which translated to enhanced
  solutions for our clients and providers. Here are 5 top insights, courtesy of
  COVID:
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<h3>Swiftly deliver top talent.</h3>

<p>
  Due to provider absences and patient surges, our clients needed urgent
  support. Staffing needs were unpredictable, requiring nimble solutions. We
  worked to ensure our recruiting, screening, vetting, credentialing and
  onboarding processes were agile, effective and efficient, so clients got the
  providers needed &ndash; on the floor &ndash; STAT.
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<h3>Optimize processes for candidates and clients.</h3>

<p>
  With concerns about COVID exposure and tight timelines, we needed to give both
  providers and clients a pleasant and efficient experience while ensuring an
  ideal, top-quality match. We streamlined our interview process and also
  provided locums solutions for more flexibility.
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<h3>Support the health and well-being of providers.</h3>

<p>
  Across the field, providers were worried about becoming sick, concerned for
  their families, short on PPE and facing burnout. Some were changing positions,
  and others were even considering leaving the field. We knew they needed
  support. Our team worked closely with candidates and employees to provide
  services, connections and resources to help ensure their safety, well-being
  and health. &nbsp;
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<h3>Develop innovative, tech-based solutions.</h3>

<p>
  We all saw the demand for telehealth services increase with the need for
  social distancing. The move to virtual medicine, in many instances, appealed
  to patients, providers and facilities. We drew tech-savvy candidates from our
  extensive talent pool and expanded locums telehealth support. We also
  optimized tech-enabled services to improve communication among providers, our
  team and our clients.
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<h3>Continually evaluate, improve and generate creative solutions.</h3>

<p>
  The pandemic created a landscape of shifting sands. We recognized that daily
  changes required quick, creative solutions. To stay true to our aim of finding
  the right match in each situation, we needed to keep evaluating and improving
  our operations. We continue to enhance our suite of solutions to meet the
  needs of our clients and providers into the future, no matter the challenge.
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<p>
  Need locums support for your facility?
  <a href="https://www.crosscountrylocums.com/request-coverage"
    ><strong>Connect with a member of our team today</strong></a
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Lessons Learned from the Pandemic: Healthcare Staffing Solutions 2.0