The shortage of skilled workers in nursing is real, structural and will worsen over the next few years. That is well known. What is less discussed: A significant part of the problem is homemade — not by too few staff, but by too much administrative effort.
Studies consistently show that nurses spend between 25 and 35% of their working time with documentation. That is time that is not in bed. Time that isn't there for residents. And time that frustrates nurses — because they went to care, not to the office.
Digitalization as an answer to the shortage of skilled workers
Recruiting is the obvious response to a shortage of skilled workers. The more effective response is often different: How much time can you give back to existing staff?
If a caregiver saves 45 minutes a day through digital documentation — which is realistic — that equates to 15 hours a day for 20 nurses. These are almost two full-time jobs that are not lost for documentation but can be used for maintenance.
It's not utopia. This is everyday life in institutions that have consistently digitized.
What employee satisfaction has to do with digitization
An often underestimated effect: nurses who spend less time with paperwork are happier. And happy employees stay longer. In an industry where fluctuation is one of the most expensive problems, this is a tangible economic advantage.
Digitalization in nursing is not an IT issue. It is a personnel issue.
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