2022 Emory Business Case for Nursing Summit: What has changed in the past year

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Workforce Studies
• Health Policy

Background:

• The 2022 Emory Business Case for Nursing Summit convened leaders to address critical nursing workforce challenges.
• Dialogue focused on solutions for nursing shortages and overall healthcare workforce stability.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conclude the Business Case for Nursing special edition by synthesizing key discussions from the 2022 summit.
• To review policy and regulatory reforms implemented post-summit.
• To identify persistent and emerging needs in the nursing workforce.

Main Methods:

• Commentary paper synthesizing discussions from a national summit.
• Review of policy and regulatory changes impacting the nursing workforce.
• Analysis of factors influencing nurse turnover, retention, and resilience.

Main Results:

• The summit identified key drivers of nurse turnover and workforce distribution issues.
• The relationship between working conditions and nurse retention was emphasized.
• Competitive salaries and systems supporting nurse resilience are crucial.

Conclusions:

• Policy and regulatory reforms have been enacted since the summit.
• Continued attention is required for nurse retention, competitive compensation, and systemic resilience support.
• Addressing these factors is vital for the future of the nursing workforce.