The Inherent Unfairness of a Traditional Nurse Shift Incentive Program
Organizations have historically used a variety of nurse shift incentive programs to fill critical needs during high census or staff call outs. The process is most often the same, and it is rarely driven by anything but department census. Common Approaches to Shift Based Incentives Many organizations simply use a vacancy rate on a shift […]
9 AcuityPlus Hospitals Receive Healthgrades 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award
Patient safety remains one of the most important measures of healthcare quality. Hospitals across the country are working to reduce preventable complications, strengthen care processes, and ensure nurses have the resources needed to deliver safe care. This year, those efforts were recognized by the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, a national recognition that highlights hospitals […]
10 Healthcare Workforce Challenges Defining 2026: How Acuity Workload Solutions Help Hospitals Adapt
A recent article from Becker’s Hospital Review highlights 10 healthcare workforce challenges that hospital leaders say will define 2026. Hospitals are balancing thin margins, rising labor costs, increasing patient complexity, and a workforce that expects better support, flexibility, and safety. At the same time, leaders are being asked to improve outcomes while controlling costs. An underlying […]
Turn Antimicrobial Use and Resistance Reporting Into Actionable Insight With Medici
The Role of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance (AUR) Data Antimicrobial Use ands Resistance (AUR) data plays a critical role in antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) and national public health efforts. By tracking how antibiotics are used and how resistance patterns evolve, hospitals can promote appropriate prescribing, protect patients from unnecessary harm, and help slow the spread […]
Ten AcuityPlus Clients Named to Healthgrades 2026 Best Hospitals List
Healthgrades recently released its 2026 America’s Best Hospitals list, and four AcuityPlus clients ranked among the Top 50 hospitals nationwide while an additional six were named to the Top 250 list. Inclusion on these lists reflects sustained, high-level clinical performance across a broad range of inpatient conditions and procedures. Healthgrades’ Outcomes-Based Methodology Each year, Healthgrades […]
Meet AcuityPlus Pediatrics Methodology
About the AcuityPlus Pediatrics MethodologyDesigned for Pediatrics Hospitals and Pediatric Care Settings AcuityPlus by Harris OnPoint is excited to announce its new methodology, Pediatrics 1.0, designed specifically for children’s hospitals and pediatric units. For more than 50 years, AcuityPlus has helped hospitals optimize nursing resources with its objective, standardized, and actionable acuity solution. Through conversations […]
California’s Proposed Emergency Psychiatric Staffing Rules: How Acuity-Based Staffing Supports Compliance
Emergency Staffing Regulations Proposed for California Psychiatric Hospitals The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a formal notice announcing proposed emergency staffing regulations for acute psychiatric hospitals, requiring CDPH to adopt emergency regulations by June 1, 2026. The notice includes CDPH’s draft emergency regulation text which outlines the staffing requirements the department intends to […]
Safe Staffing in New York: What Nursing Leaders Need to Know
Safe Staffing in New York: What Nursing Leaders Need to Know New York hospitals are navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape surrounding nurse staffing compliance. Between the existing 2021 Safe Staffing law and the proposed Safe Staffing for Hospital Care Act, leaders must balance daily operations, workforce management, quality outcomes, and the ability to demonstrate […]
How AcuityPlus Helps Hospitals Reduce Sentinel Events: Medication Errors
Medication errors remain a persistent and costly threat to patient safety. As one of the top ten reported sentinel events in 2024, medication-related incidents can cause severe harm, prolonged hospitalization, and major financial exposure for hospitals and health systems. Tools that improve nurse staffing decisions, create balanced assignments and provide real-time workload visibility strengthen medication […]
2(c), TJC | Achieving Advanced Readiness How AcuityPlus Prepares Hospitals for The Joint Commission’s 2026 Nurse Staffing Standard
Achieving Advanced Readiness How AcuityPlus Prepares Hospitals for The Joint Commission’s 2026 Nurse Staffing Goal Overview Use this quick self-assessment to evaluate your readiness for meeting The Joint Commission’s 2026 nurse staffing performance goal (goal 12). With it, you can uncover opportunities to strengthen staffing visibility, data integration, and quality measurement. Self-Assessment Instructions: Select Limited, […]