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Telecommuters: the work force of the future

D A Yancer1, J K Moe

  • 1Bergan Mercy Health System, Omaha, NE, USA.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
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Healthcare agencies can leverage telecommunication technology to establish virtual workplaces, retaining valuable employees. This pioneering effort offers strategies for successful telecommuting from both employee and manager perspectives.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Information Technology in Healthcare
  • Remote Work

Background:

  • The information age and telecommunication advancements enable healthcare agencies to transcend physical limitations.
  • The concept of a virtual workplace presents opportunities for geographically dispersed healthcare services.
  • Retaining valuable employees is crucial for healthcare organizations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a pioneering initiative implementing telecommuting within a healthcare agency.
  • To establish the agency's first virtual workplace by utilizing telecommunication technology.
  • To provide actionable strategies for successful telecommuting for both employees and managers.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of telecommunication technologies to facilitate remote work.
  • Development of a virtual workplace model for a healthcare agency.
  • Gathering insights from both telecommuters and managers on best practices.

Main Results:

  • Successful retention of a key employee through the implementation of a virtual workplace.
  • Establishment of the healthcare agency's first telecommuting arrangement.
  • Identification of key strategies contributing to telecommuting success.

Conclusions:

  • Telecommuting is a viable strategy for healthcare agencies to expand reach and retain talent.
  • The virtual workplace model can be successfully implemented in healthcare settings.
  • Proactive strategies are essential for optimizing telecommuting effectiveness for all stakeholders.

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